by Gary Guo
Jumpstart Your Career is the go-to podcast for university students starting out their careers, from securing internships to venturing into entrepreneurship. Join your host, Gary Guo, as he explores success stories with guests, whether it’s landing a dream internship, or finding success in entrepreneurship. With "Jumpstart Your Career," you're not just tuning into a podcast—you're stepping onto a launchpad. Ready for your jumpstart?
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December 30, 2025
<p>How did a Waterloo student land an internship at Elon Musk’s xAI? In this episode, Sneh breaks down exactly how he got into one of the most competitive tech internships in the world — from his networking strategy and interview process to what it was really like working under Elon.We talk about:💼 How to stand out in tech recruiting🧠 The mindset to land your dream internship💰 The truth about tech salaries in SF⚙️ How AI is changing entry-level software jobsDrop a comment 👇 — What shocked you most?Subscribe for more Gen-Z career content! Follow me on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegaryguo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegaryguoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jhib8R7pXKGuNySwJR1qU?si=HnO7KYTeRMuwe-5jBoDhCw Connect with Sneh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneh-shah-567a8719a/00:00 Intro00:37 Waterloo's internship culture04:37 What recruiters look for in software engineering interns 08:09 Networking is important 11:08 How I landed my xAI internship15:26 I met Elon Musk in the office!? 17:19 What I learned at xAI19:29 Software engineering salaries in SF23:41 Why I rejected Amazon for a startup24:44 FAANG is outdated. MANGO is in. 26:39 Is Cluely changing the recruitment landscape? 28:54 Is AI going to replace entry-level engineers? 31:30 Advice for current university students 33:22 Outro#career #internship #tech #softwareengineer #elonmusk</p>
September 27, 2025
<p>What’s the truth about studying at Waterloo?In this episode, I sit down with Sneh, a final-year Waterloo engineering student who just interned at Elon Musk’s xAI in San Francisco. We expose the real side of Waterloo: the brutal schedules, the legendary “Cali or Bust” culture, and the viral memes.We also break down the internship grind at Waterloo and why so many students see Waterloo as a “5-year internship farm.”👉 If you enjoyed this video, subscribe for more Gen Z career content!</p><p><br></p><p>#waterloo #engineering #internship #university #career </p>
September 26, 2025
<p>Matt Shoss is a 22-year-old content creator, VC co-founder, and a recent graduate of Western university. In this video, we discuss how to become a content creator in university, the inside secrets of creator monetization (e.g brand deals, affiliates), and practical career advice for Gen Z navigating life in 2025. If you’re in your 20s and thinking about content, entrepreneurship, or your next career move—this one’s for you.</p>
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Jumpstart Your Career is the go-to podcast for university students starting out their careers, from securing internships to venturing into entrepreneurship.
Join your host, Gary Guo, as he explores success stories with guests, whether it’s landing a dream internship, or finding success in entrepreneurship.
With "Jumpstart Your Career," you're not just tuning into a podcast—you're stepping onto a launchpad. Ready for your jumpstart?
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