Breaking into Tech and Career Tips with Sergio Patterson
Mar 22, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 37
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Episode description
In this episode I interview Sergio Patterson, Senior Program Manager at LinkedIn. Sergio has worked in Silicon Valley for 10 years including Facebook, Amazon and Google. He works with individuals in all stages of their career and helps them prepare, strategize and ultimately break into the top tech companies in Silicon Valley.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Sergio broke into tech as a Communication major
- Building and leveraging his foundational skills from his previous roles
- Breaking into tech through networking
- Ways he has leveraged his CliftonStrengths
- The importance of core values in making a career pivot
- The value of having a growth mindset
- Sergio’s 5 C’s of acing your next job interview (these are amazing tips!)
- Dealing with rejection
Connect with Sergio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-patterson/
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Connect with Liz:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Website: https://www.lizcareercoaching.net/
Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Artwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design
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