Fayomi Fashanu (Cloud Mentor) sits with cloud recruiter Jesse Dhillon to discuss strategies that cloud beginners can use to get their first job in the industry


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01:55 - Mistakes cloud engineers make in their job search
A lot of people coming into the cloud career have the misconception that getting certifications will automatically get them a place as a cloud engineer. Getting a role as a cloud engineer requires you have knowledge of networking security

03:57 First-line support roles are the entry into the cloud.
Lots of organizations would consider first-time support experience over certifications for junior cloud roles. Working in either IT support or the support desk, you are already working with some tools that are in the cloud, and the transition is easier.

07:33 Build effective communication skills


09:07 Work on high-quality cloud projects
If you are interested in breaking into the tech space, you need to have great interest in technology. You should be sharing person cloud projects you have been working on, this will give you an edge when speaking with hiring managers.

11:56 Developer spaces is another place you want to try out
While getting a job as a cloud engineering mine prove difficult, you can work as a junior software developer. These spaces take in more entry levels than the cloud and you can gradually master your skills on the job.

15:26 Don’t go into Interview unprepared.
You need a quick sentence to tell the hiring manager that you know what the business does. You need to research about any company you are interviewing with. The key to a successful interview is preparations

17:11 First impression are really important during interviews
Its important to give a good first impression when you go into an interview. You dont want to come off like you don't know what you are doing. Ensure to research properly before your interview.

19:15 Rehearse interview questions before your interview
You don’t just go into the interview without rehearsing. Go online and research for interview question samples for the role you are interviewing for and rehearse them.

21:00 Find your opportunity into your first role
The best way to find your opportunity in might be to take on what others are not willing to take on. You might need to agree to work night shift, work hybrid, work full time or longer hours. Finding your opportunity in might not be the most pleasurable experience but it would definitely pays off.

22:38 Wrap-up technique to use during interviews.
Making the interview conversational instead of just rushing things during an interview shows the interviewer you are confidence. Ask questions that make interviewer engage in conversation with you shows your communication skills.

26:10 Advice to beginners in the cloud career
Create a process of applying for Jobs, make an extra effort to speak to the job posters if they make their contacts available; not a lot of job seekers do this.

28:47 How to make recruiters find your skills valuable
A competitive advantage and a way to show recruiters your skills is constantly posting your projects on LinkedIn.

30:46 How to stand out in the cloud with no technical background.
Build projects, learn programming languages, network work with job posters and build a CV that communicates your technical and soft skills.

32:27 How do recruiter select resumes
There are word searches to first ensure they are selecting relevant candidates. Ensure you have relevant technical skills and soft skills key words present in your resume.