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Why #Coding Won’t Get You Hired Anymore – Google Insider Reveals @kelsey.hightower ​

What if we told you your resume isn’t even being read? In this brutally honest and inspiring conversation, Google veteran Kelsey Hightower breaks down how the game has changed in tech—and why coding alone won’t land you a job in 2025.

From designing your own roadmap to building confidence that gets you hired, Kelsey shares what truly matters now: product thinking, personality, and persistence. Whether you’re fresh out of college or trying to break into tech, this episode might just save your career.

🎙 Hosted by Prasen Shelar.

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 - Intro/Hook
01:28 - Meet Kelsey Hightower: From Homeless to Google
02:10 - What Engineering in 2025 Actually Demands
03:06 - Kelsey's Journey: Competing Without a CS Degree
04:25 - The Harsh Truth About Junior Roles Today
06:03 - Product Thinking Is the New Superpower
07:15 - Why You Must Bring Your Whole Personality
08:24 - How to Be Employable in 2026
09:13 - Pick These Languages to Bet On
10:07 - Working at Apple? Learn Swift, Build Apps
11:02 - The Killer Interview Strategy No One Talks About
12:05 - AI vs Human Advantage
13:29 - Resumes Don’t Work. This Is Your Real Resume
14:08 - How to Stand Out When Everyone’s the Same
16:11 - The Boldest Way to Get a Job at Netflix
17:36 - The #1 Thing to Build This Week
18:48 - Confidence Is the True Game-Changer
20:07 - Final Words from Kelsey: Build, Prove, Evolve

🔍 #TechCareers #KelseyHightower #AIJobs #SoftwareEngineering #ResumeTips #CodingIn2025 #NetflixJobs #CareerAdvice #ConfidenceIsKey

Produced by www.studio52.fm
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