In this episode, Ken Jessen, Director of Software Development from Analog Devices, talks about his personal, academic and professional background including what he looks for in candidates when hiring, if he looks at GPAs when hiring students and office pranks.
00:48 - Ken's personal and academic background
3:44 - Ken's professional background and experiences in tech
13:22 - Chat about office pranks
17:27 - Ken's work at Analog Devices
21:45 - People side of management jobs in tech
22:57 - Qualities that make candidates stand out in hiring process
28:26 - Impact co-op students have in the workplace
30:55 - Does Ken care about GPA/grades when hiring students
32:44 - Ken's criteria for screening job applicants
35:04 - Advice for supervising co-op students
38:00 - Ken's career advice
39:42 - Ken's life advice
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