🔥 Missed our latest Fireside Chat? We’ve got you covered. We gathered some of the best advice from Antoine and Mounia on building your career in tech, finding your niche, and navigating the ever-changing world of AI.
First up, Mounia El Koraichi shares her advice on finding your niche in tech, making the most of community, and developing the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Here are her key takeaways. 💪
How did you discover 1337, and what was your experience like?
I heard about it through the communities I was involved in, including GDG Casablanca and GDSC, which are developer communities. I joined the second cohort. The Piscine was a very hot summer in Benguerir, but the experience transformed the way I coded. I couldn't even recognize my code before and after. I was so embarrassed by my old code that I hid my previous repositories!
What advice would you give someone who has recently joined 42?
Community is key. If you find the right community, you're going to thrive together and go far in life. I also think it's important to find your specialty. Whether it's data science, cybersecurity, or web development, you can't master everything. Try different areas, learn the basics, and talk to people who already work in the fields you're interested in. The earlier you find your direction, the more time you have to build expertise.
Does being involved in the 1337 AI Club help with your career?
Through the 1337 AI Club, we organize hackathons, bootcamps, and talks with experts to help students discover the field. These events bring together startup founders, professors, and different profiles, so opportunities can come out of them. Even when these activities aren't directly connected to a job, they help you develop creativity, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. You learn to express yourself, listen to others, and pay attention to the market.
What skills do you think will matter most as AI evolves?
Critical thinking is a huge one. AI can hallucinate, make things up, or give outdated information, so you shouldn't trust it blindly. You need to verify what it tells you. Communication also matters, including knowing how to give clear instructions and ask the right questions. I'm still figuring out how to get the best performance out of AI myself, but it's important to stay aware of its limitations.
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