Meet a Mentor - GDC

Tonight, I went to a Meet a Mentor event at Queen Mary university. 

It's organized by the Graduate Developer Community and it was really interesting because you get to meet professionals  who all work as developers or have that background. 

They actually had a similar event last week at UCL but I didn't know what it was and didn't go. My friend who did go was really happy about the event and she recommended that I go tonight. 

Although QM turned out to be quite far from where I live, I'm really glad I went :) 

Since I'm trying to find a job in London after I graduate next year in September, they gave me a lot of good tips and helpful stories about their experience. 

I think the most important thing I learnt tonight from them was how technology is a tool not an industry. So whatever I am interested in, there's a way to use the skills that I have learnt to provide a solution or even revolutionize the industry! 

I'm really excited now! Hehe

But I hate the whole application process! I shall check out some of the problem solving sites that was recommended tonight and build on that to prepare for interviews! 

I'm also glad I went because before, I wasn't very confident about my skills. Because I'm only doing a one year conversion course, compared to students who are doing 3 year bachelor degree, I don't have as much programming skills. But today the mentors reassured me that the recruiters and companies don't care about how much programming you know but more how you think and find solutions to problems. 

All in all great event and will go to other events by the GDC in the future!