Tech Insight

Chris https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismreid/ Ben https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/⁠ ⁠ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Mark https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpearl/ https://www.meetup.com/juniordev-auckland/ We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/⁠ ⁠ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Steve James https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevejamesnz/ We’d love more tech professionals to be a guest on the podcast! Get in touch via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/⁠ ⁠ If you’re a student, we’re seeking volunteers to assist in co-hosting, promoting, and editing the podcast. Get in touch via LinkedIn!

Want to be mentored by Ben Yu? 🌟 Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/Secrets to Your First Job✅ Start Early👩‍🎓 Find a Mentor💼 Gain Industry Experience🤝 Network Smartly🌐 Build Your Brand📩 Follow Up🎓 How to Land Your First Job in Tech 🚀Just wrapped up an insightful conversation on Tech Insight 🎙️ about breaking into the tech industry. Here are my top 3 rules for students and grads looking to launch their careers:1️⃣ Start Early – Don’t wait until graduation. Begin networking, polishing your CV, and applying for internships in your first or second year.2️⃣ Find a Mentor – Someone who’s walked the path can guide you through the maze. Mentorship is a game-changer.3️⃣ Get Industry Experience – Whether through internships, research papers, or volunteering, real-world exposure beats grades.💡 Bonus tip: Build your personal brand on LinkedIn and GitHub. Don’t just say you’re a fast learner—show it through learning posts and open-source contributions.🙌 You can’t control the job market, but you can control how much you grow. Stop complaining. Start building. Your future self will thank you.#TechCareers #GraduateJobs #MentorshipMatters #NetworkingTips #PersonalBranding #GitHub #LinkedInTips #CareerGrowth #InternshipOpportunities #SolutionArchitectShow #BenYu #TechInsight #JobSearchJourney #NZTechInsight

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/Ben, the host of the Solution Architect Show, details how podcasting acted as a catalyst for his IT career progression from an international student to a leader. He identifies five key professional advantages derived from the activity, starting with improving communication skills through consistent practice and moving to the ability to ask thoughtful questions and build deep professional relationships with guests. Furthermore, the practice of podcasting refines storytelling abilities, which are essential for explaining complex IT solutions, and is a powerful tool for establishing a personal brand that leads to increased industry recognition. Finally, success in podcasting facilitates public speaking opportunities and community building, which provides a competitive edge in securing high-impact jobs, particularly in networking-focused environments like New Zealand.