Emily Talks Tech Jobs
Claim This Podcastby Emily Nelson de Velasco
Podcast Overview
<p>Looking for your next role in tech? This podcast gives you the inside scoop on what’s really happening in today’s hiring process, straight from the recruiters, coaches, and industry leaders who know it best. Each week, career coach Emily Nelson de Velasco sits down with a new guest to uncover practical insights, honest truths, and strategies you can actually use. From resumes and interviews to networking and AI in hiring, you’ll learn how to build and execute a job search strategy that works. If you’re ready to cut through the noise, gain confidence, and take control of your tech career, this is your go-to guide.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
What Actually Gets You Ahead in Big Tech: Microsoft TPM Peretz Cohen Talks Personal Branding
<p>Most people think landing a job at Google, Meta, or Microsoft comes down to technical skills.<br /><br />Peretz Cohen says that is only the starting point.<br /><br />After building a career across startups and some of the biggest names in tech, Peretz believes the real differentiators are personal branding, communication, and understanding the broader business context behind your work.<br /><br />In this episode, Peretz shares his path from software engineering into strategy, operations, and technical program management. We discuss what it's really like to work in Big Tech, how careers evolve over time, and why versatility matters more than ever in the age of AI.<br /><br />If you're trying to break into tech, earn a promotion, or make a career pivot, this conversation is full of practical insights.<br /><br />We cover:<br />• What separates candidates who land Big Tech jobs from those who don't<br />• Why personal branding matters <br />• How to build visibility and influence at work<br />• The reality of working at Google, Meta, and Microsoft<br />• How performing at the next level is the fastest path to promotion<br />• AI, career pivots, and his hot take on job titles<br /><br />About Peretz:<br /><br />Peretz Cohen is a Strategy & Operations professional with experience across startups and major technology companies including Google, Meta, and Microsoft. He is also the founder of Past Present Phuture, a platform dedicated to career exploration, personal branding, and professional growth.<br /><br />Connect with Peretz:<br />• LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm1NMnBLakhIMHR0Rk9sdmRhUFJhUUFRQUdQQXxBQ3Jtc0ttaTVrck9wSUtaajBKcFZYb216TGdJZXQzM2tHdkNSVG91SEZVNkRMYi1sNFdhZmhrbDEwZmhXOTJWeVFsQVBmS0Z2R0g0V2FXb083R0owQ0o1X0tsWUduWjBkYWNrUlZ3eUFkZ1NPQzJsLWF4MktwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fperetzcohen%2F&v=gbeCuhHjeuo" target="_blank"> / peretzcohen </a><br />• Beacons: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://beacons.ai/peretzlinks" target="_blank">https://beacons.ai/peretzlinks</a><br /><br />Connect with Emily:<br />• LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEI1ZE0wZngxQmFFTXlnSWtEVWl3UVZmM3RkQXxBQ3Jtc0ttVHdjM0hNS21XZzBvb052Z0VPd3duM3JKLXdpLUNSNXN0UGRkRlh3enBnOXplTnlmeUF3eGlWLXdqR1BmRjdTRTJmckF1NGJfMzd4dmYyb0ZiRDd2U3RLNDhvV2lYM0hxcEpEYk5vdXdkR1NQbUxHQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv&v=gbeCuhHjeuo" target="_blank"> / emily-ndv </a><br />• Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.emilycareerservices.com" target="_blank">https://www.emilycareerservices.com</a><br /><br /><br />Music: "FasterFasterBrighter" by Blue Dot Sessions<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/trac" target="_blank">https://app.sessions.blue/browse/trac</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGtTS2pYVEljUXpCMDhnaHpIOHNSZnlSaWZQZ3xBQ3Jtc0tubFZGZWxoaWZ1Wk1laEJ5eWJjd05mTXlWR2ViUGIwb3VhWjVwME5sSTl3Mk1qVElfaUNUemJVY25SVkZZcDdleUk5S0RwZlRWSWpsdk9aTEllMm4xTDQzYmlPTXhsM0ttelR2aUdjcFptOWhPSnJCdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.sessions.blue%2Fbrowse%2Ftrack%2F383299&v=gbeCuhHjeuo" target="_blank">...</a><br />License: CC BY 4.0 (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>)</p>
July 6, 2026
Stop Job Hunting and Start Being Found | Expert Sourcer Brian Fink Spills Tech Industry Secrets
<p>Why aren’t recruiters reaching out to you?<br /><br />In this episode, we break down how sourcing actually works and why most job seekers are invisible to recruiters without realizing it.<br /><br />I’m joined by seasoned tech sourcer & recruiter Brian Fink, who’s spent nearly two decades finding top talent at companies like Apple, Twitter, Amazon and more. We go behind the scenes of how recruiters search, what makes someone stand out, and what you need to do to become findable in today’s market.<br /><br />If you’ve been sending out applications and hearing nothing back, this episode will change how you approach your job search.<br /><br />Connect with Brian:<br />• LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWE4SXhDeVF3OTJnNXdKWkdON1VSVzNWZ3FkQXxBQ3Jtc0treFo3dGNZc3E5dm1NN1VLdXFsODRleGNyMUFVSlB3V280Y2ZRX0c4MWlyNjZGUnU1aVBacG5tekxwMmk2RzBZN2dWMnNIM1BJcUhxSEhVN0JFcGVPNk11VC1BZWR0djhNdU5iakFFTlpfYzROWHhkOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fbrianfink%2F&v=9FJ3kk2Efqg" target="_blank"> / brianfink </a><br />• Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkppbEh3TVZ5TGNVTGxQblNMOXV2YXYtYzF3Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttbm03bENVMFRNYTgweFlVQlhYd0JXWHhIclVaNVFkVHBKRFAxdl9LelNaUkhIU2pMQWNUNU0wTWhxMGhLOUdNUE5yZk9MaXNDTURMelBURzhSQ1Frd2tZTE9RbzFidG0yaGJDVUJXOHNQZGZ5UXVJWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthebrianfink%2F&v=9FJ3kk2Efqg" target="_blank"> / thebrianfink </a><br />• Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fwdmotion.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://fwdmotion.substack.com/</a><br />• Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.thebrianfink.com" target="_blank">www.thebrianfink.com</a><br />• Brian's Books: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRDOTlmYk9sOGFTeGdmenRqalo3OGxwRE5zd3xBQ3Jtc0ttM1I2UmFsR0lUYVNOVDlCQWxCLWxTQm1VbXV6LS1oRWVuT1N5RWpTMzJ5aHgtSEpicGk0ZU9Fd3FlSEhXOHh0aVNWblhJLXdHRjNPS3YwSzcyZDFjeklTQjIyS2VRdUhPb1BNelFRMVJRZXNOclZmQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2Fauthor%2FB0C8P2Z72D%2Fabout%3Fingress%3D0%26visitId%3D9cc10ea8-4950-417f-9bd4-b6248c3d9a07%26ref_%3Daufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_aa&v=9FJ3kk2Efqg" target="_blank">...</a><br /><br />If you’re job searching in tech:<br />I help mid-level tech and data professionals stop guessing and start executing a real strategy.<br /><br />You'll find me here:<br />• Land a job: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://emilycareerservices.thinkific" target="_blank">https://emilycareerservices.thinkific</a>...<br />• LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGlVN0xWZU45YzJHeDlFWVRuYUdSV3ZpU0xaQXxBQ3Jtc0tuN2lyY25NVjJrWkE3c3l2VUg3NzM0Rjl2aVNKbnFERm9xVm8xbkxJQVBkaGVhNmFNYTNGTVY1bnBybGZHUGZxM2xDYnJzYi1nZk9EWkJldHU4YkpRWkNvVkRrdlFReGQzdERHY21wS3l2TzRoRF9hOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=9FJ3kk2Efqg" target="_blank"> / emily-ndv </a><br />• My site: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.emilycareerservices.com" target="_blank">https://www.emilycareerservices.com</a></p>
June 29, 2026
How The Worst Job Ever @ Google Led Her to Engineering @ Spotify Jenise Araujo Talks Intentionality
<p>She landed a dream job at Google. It turned into her worst job ever.<br />So she made a bold pivot into software engineering and eventually became a Senior Software Engineer at Spotify.<br /><br />In this episode, Jenise Araujo breaks down the real story behind her career switch (PR → engineering), how she made intentional moves in uncertain job markets, and what she looks for in a team culture now that she interviews engineers at Spotify.<br /><br />If you’re pivoting into tech, dealing with imposter syndrome, or trying to choose your next role with intention, this one will hit.<br /><br />We cover:<br /> • Why her first job at Google was her worst experience (and what it taught her)<br /> • How she decided engineering was the path to more agency and control<br /> • Bootcamp vs. CS degree: how she chose the “safer” credibility path<br /> • How to choose your next job intentionally (even in a brutal market)<br /> • The interview questions that reveal culture fast (and major red flags)<br /> • AI tools in technical interviews: what matters and what doesn’t<br /> • Her hot take: why in-person networking is about to dominate (2026+)<br /> • How to find events and communities (Luma + TechWalks)<br /><br />Connect with Jenise:<br /> • LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWI4empWZlJrOUF3cFdaejkxY05mcTdzbEg5UXxBQ3Jtc0tuOHhraDRLdEJqWjVuLW5ENzJTUERLLUhSZU0zVlQ5UmJYTml5Ty1mUFJSNnBaeXY2S0ExNTZyUW9IWURyazlEbDczbXFGcVlSLXJCeFcyYTFMQlRJbmRtMnNicFJzWEF3S09oMDd1YXhGcV9JaExVaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjenisearaujo%2F&v=L__Gq3GtBIc" target="_blank"> / jenisearaujo </a><br /> • Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theincomeportfolio.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank">https://theincomeportfolio.beehiiv.com/</a><br /><br />If you’re job searching in tech:<br />I help mid-level tech and data professionals stop guessing and start executing a real strategy.<br />If you want more of this, subscribe and check out the links below.<br /> • Land a job: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://emilycareerservices.thinkific" target="_blank">https://emilycareerservices.thinkific</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhQSTl0LXFMd1NlT2JxZVpKLUEzUmQ5Zzh0UXxBQ3Jtc0tsZzhpN1R4eW96blVtYllfY2lTSUlaMi14czNubWtCYjI5UWgtSEItTVpjMU9HMUg0T1dZMTE5MjBHdExkZ3BHcExxRTYzdzhvWUhYbVA1RkZGLWdvOVJTTVhoWThlYVhxXzV5dGQySUFZeWlWeHpKUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Femilycareerservices.thinkific.com%2Fproducts%2Fcourses%2Fbuilt-to-hire&v=L__Gq3GtBIc" target="_blank">...</a><br /> • LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGlBeEEtV19hQzc0cFlYMXN3dlVpcFBzT3lHUXxBQ3Jtc0trN0V1NHg0QWRVR2EtckpSYkJ2V0ExQTlhV0VUSnVmQ29sTlpqVHY0N0JNUHQ4RzRRNnBCa1Q3ZDZIMUFIMHM1bnRxR2Z3V3ZsRG9BcEJIQnN1NjIweVQ3YmR1VjR4REdGTDhOQmVSVEtkcjZWVEdDOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv&v=L__Gq3GtBIc" target="_blank"> / emily-ndv </a><br /> • My site: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.emilycareerservices.com" target="_blank">https://www.emilycareerservices.com</a></p>
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<p>Looking for your next role in tech? This podcast gives you the inside scoop on what’s really happening in today’s hiring process, straight from the recruiters, coaches, and industry leaders who know it best. Each week, career coach Emily Nelson de Velasco sits down with a new guest to uncover practical insights, honest truths, and strategies you can actually use. From resumes and interviews to networking and AI in hiring, you’ll learn how to build and execute a job search strategy that works. If you’re ready to cut through the noise, gain confidence, and take control of your tech career, this is your go-to guide.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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