Summer of Tech alum (cohort of 2015) Senior Software Engineer Lena Plaksina has mentored and supported new entrants into tech careers. She shares tips and tricks to help you get started in your tech internship, make the most of the next few months, and put your best foot forward.

This week we welcomed Buzzy back to facilitate our ever-popular recruitment panel! We heard from a diverse range of hiring managers from the Summer of Tech community, their goal is to give candidates a flavour for how different companies interview, what they’re looking for, tips and tricks.

Summer intern recruitment season is coming! Here's some tips to help students and graduates prepare for behavioural, technical, online and offline interviews. Remember an “interview” is just a conversation about you and how you match with their role. Kia kaha!

In a recent event organised by Summer of Tech, the panellists shared their personal stories and experiences about embracing one's authentic self at work, especially for those who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent or have lived disabilities.

BNZ shares their approach to supporting and embracing colleague wellbeing. Discover how Matt Oldfield and Catherine Harrison support employees with invisible disabilities.

Summer of Tech alumni talked with candidates about how they approached recruitment, what they wished they knew, and how to make the most of Meet & Greet.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet, including storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.

What are cloud certifications and what is the cloud? The cloud refers to software and services that run on the internet, instead of on a local device. Discover more about Cloud Computing.

If you want to learn more about Machine Learning (ML) and potentially get a job in the area, here’s what ML Kathryn Hempstalk recommends.

Digital accessibility 101: Essential for some, useful for all! Summer of Tech mentor Prae Songprasit introduces us to the wonderful world of digital accessibility.

There is a wide range of jobs available in the technology sector that fit an array of interests and skillsets. The “More than Dev” panel was made up of a diverse group who, as children, had wanted to be mechanics, pilots and artists and now find themselves working in a range of different tech roles.

Mingyang is a software engineer for Sugar Wallet, a fintech startup. Born and raised in Mainland China, he shares his advice on how to land your first software engineering internship as an international student. Including what capabilities to have in your projects and show to employers.

We have a range of bootcamps across various topics, so it can be a little daunting to figure out which one to attend. Bootcamps will teach you to be successful when you start your first job.

Want to know what skills employers think are important? We’ve looked at and listed all the key skills across all the jobs from 2022.

Four reasons why you should attend bootcamps. Here are four reasons why you should attend Summer of Tech bootcamps.

Talking about your CV. What if I'm a student with no work experience? While you might not have the work experience to do the role, you can find other ways to demonstrate the skills that they are looking for.

Are you prepared for your job search journey? Want to know how to perfectly answer those tough interview questions and leave a good impression?

For some of you, the thought of delivering presentations may be daunting. However, you may need to do presentations during your internship or career. So how do you communicate your message clearly and, most importantly, how do you ensure it’s impactful and engaging?

A common problem for student CV’s is that they look like… a student CV. We’re not suggesting you embellish your experience and skill level - employers are very aware you’re a student or grad. However, you still want to look as professional and work-ready as possible.

How do you tell employers what they want to know so that they move your CV to the top of the pile?

“The role was a really good fit for me because I could pivot many transferable skills from my previous career. “

Coming from an educational background, Alice is empowered with her pivot into a new career in tech.

Working your first full-time professional job remotely may sound like a bit of a learning curve, but we’re here to help. Here is our tried-and-true advice to help you ace your remote internship this summer!

Be transparent, talk about how you are feeling with your mentor, listen to their advice, and just ask how you might be more comfortable or how to arm yourself with more knowledge in that role.

What’s the best way to prepare for your interviews this recruiting season? We asked an experienced industry mentor to share some tips.