Jumpstart Your Career

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What I learned at xAI19:29 Software engineering salaries in SF23:41 Why I rejected Amazon for a startup24:44 FAANG is outdated.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

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!#waterloo #engineering #internship #university #career

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.

Consulting looks like a dream job… until you hear this. After 6 years at BCG, Kelly He Sun is exposing the 5 dark truths about consulting. Watch this before it’s too late.00:00 Intro00:43 Dark Truth #103:10 Dark Truth #208:49 Dark Truth #312:23 Dark Truth #416:23 Dark Truth #520:54 Bonus: Dark Truth #621:53 Outro

Getting into BCG is tough—but what if you knew exactly what it takes? Former BCG consultant Kelly He-Sun spills everything: how she landed the job, what actually makes candidates stand out, and the biggest mistakes people make. 👉 Follow for more career advice, and stay tuned for the next episode where we discuss the 5 dark truths of Consulting!!Join the communityInstagram: @thegaryguoTikTok: @thegaryguo00:00 Intro1:01 Resume 2:19 Networking4:23 Case Prep 5:58 The Interview 8:17 Insider tips on BCG 12:38 Rapid Fire15:35 Outro#consulting #career #university #managementconsulting

Struggling to choose between Finance and Consulting?In this episode, we break down the two most popular career paths for business students by comparing them across 5 key factors:1. How much money you can make2. Prestige of each career3. Work-life balance4. The type of work you’ll do5. Exit opportunitiesI’m joined by my friend Kelly He Sun, who’s worked at Goldman Sachs in sales & trading and BCG as a management consultant.00:00 Intro1:03 1. Money10:20 2. Prestige12:28 3. Work-life balance15:37 4. The work itself18:02 5. Exit opportunities21:27 Final word of advice22:46 Outro + next video#consulting #finance #career

Hey Keeners, in today’s job market, hitting “submit” on applications alone won’t cut it. That’s why I’m sharing a simple, proven strategy to hack the system and get noticed by recruiters—with just one email. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Why cold emails are the best ways to get a jobs 04:42 How to find a recruiter's work email 08:02 How to craft a good email 11:59 The email template & how to customize it 15:44 Best email subject line 16:35 Best time to send the cold email 17:47 Outro Join the community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegaryguo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegaryguo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegaryguo #jobsearch #jobseekers #university #recruitment #coldemailing

What do McKinsey consultants actually do? And what does their life look like? Watch to find out! 00:00 Intro 01:26 3 signs you should be a consultant 02:53 Work life balance for McKinsey consultants 04:07 How much money do McKinsey consultants make? 06:11 Best time to leave consulting 07:57 The most desirable exit opportunities 10:13 The McKinsey to CEO pipeline 12:03 Are consultants just scapegoats? 15:00 3 lessons I learned from McKinsey 17:46 Message to a 18 y.o. Langni 20:18 Outro Join the community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegaryguo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegaryguo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegaryguo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jumpstart-your-career/id1769659915 #consultingcareer #consultingjob #university #mckinsey

Today, we chat with Langni Zeng about how she landed a McKinsey internship! 00:00 Intro 01:49 Welcome Langni Zeng! 04:02 The 4 steps of consulting recruitment 06:03 Step 1: Resume 08:26: Should I join a top student club? 12:36: The worst/best second-year summer internship 17:51: Step 2: Networking 21:05 You should do case competitions 24:44 3 types of people you should network with 28:08 Step 3: Case Prep 31:03 Step 4: The Interview 34:00 Crazy interview stories 39:25 3 reasons why McKinsey hired me 43:32 Stay tuned for Part 2! Join the community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegaryguo/ TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/thegaryguo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegaryguo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jumpstart-your-career/id1769659915

In the third and last video with Karen, we discuss: The misleading consulting prestige tier list The top 10 best consulting firms to work for STEM is taking over consulting Tips for networking