Topic

Job search

A collection of 19 issues

The Power of Networking: Why a Warm Introduction Can Make All the Difference

US companies are spending $2 billion a year on recruiting, but only 27% of all tech jobs are held by women and only 14% are held by Black and Hispanic people. Meanwhile, 85% of open roles are filled by networking. People use networks to grow their careers, but clearly that

How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

Searching for a job in tech can feel different than it did a year or even 6 months ago. Recruiters are seeing higher numbers of applicants for each open role. Companies have implemented hiring slowdowns or freezes. Some are rescinding offers, even days before the start date. Experience is becoming

Surviving and Thriving Through Layoffs: Office Hours with Jason Shen

This week we're talking to Merit mentor and investor Jason Shen about layoffs, resilience, and job searches. The tech industry is currently in a time of uncertainty and change. Jason shares his thoughts on processing and bouncing back from layoffs. Jason Shen is an executive coach, product manager, and three-time

How to Get a Software Engineering Internship in 5 Steps

If you’re currently studying to become a software engineer, either at a university or a bootcamp, you may be hearing a lot about internships. Internships can be a great way to get some on-the-job experience before you apply for full-time jobs, but you may be unsure if it’s

Telling Your Story as a Product Manager: All You Need to Know to Approach PM Interviews with Confidence

Going through a PM interview requires a combination of insight into potential discussion topics, concise storytelling, and branding yourself as the right match for the role. Most PM interviews are a series of conversations with various team members and leadership. They can last from 3-5 rounds depending on the company’

Bringing Connections Into Real Life: Merit's First Event

Merit held its first in-person event on Wednesday, November 9. We’d planned for it to be a space for mentors and members to meet and connect in person. Although we firmly believe in the value of remote mentorship, we also want to provide opportunities for folks to connect in

Looking for a Tech Job? Nail Your Job Search with Merit

Finding a job has never been easy. Submitting your resume, trying to give a good impression in an interview, hoping you’ll hear back: each step leaves you feeling nervous and uncertain. The process requires time and hard work with no certain payoff. It can feel incredibly lonely. Fortunately, you

How to Create a Product Management Job Search

Looking for a job in product management can be a challenge in multiple ways. First, you need to understand a PM’s role and how this role shows up at a particular company you are interviewing for. Second, it’s important to define what kind of product management work you

How to Build a Network Without LinkedIn

When starting out in tech, it is hard to know how to meet other professionals. Sometimes it can feel like your only way to break into the industry is to send countless LinkedIn messages, hoping something will turn into a conversation. On Merit, we make it easy to find people