Hear from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On the #StoriesByScrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
How to get a job at Google with Jack Franklin from Google
Jack is a twenty-something Front End Engineer at Google. In this episode, you will learn from his experience as he traveled an ambitious and twisty career path that, ultimately, landed him a high-impact job on the Google Chrome Developers team.
Contents
- 00:00 How did the opportunity at Google come about?
- 02:39 What it's like working at Google?
- 04:01 The decision to become a professional developer
- 05:52 Do you need a computer science degree to work at Google?
- 9:23 Becoming a speaker
- 17:31 Publishing a book at 21
- 21:38 Finding work you love
- 27:00 Front end engineer vs. developer?
- 28:57 How Jack got into Google
- 31:20 Google developer interview process
- 34:08 How to change jobs when you already have one
- 37:03 What it's like at Google
- 38:41 Quick-fire questions 🔥
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