We sit down with Edson Gebo, mechanical designer and a veteran SOLIDWORKS power user, who was laid off from a metal additive startup and navigated three hard months of searching to land a new role. We discuss ATSs (applicant tracking systems) that are used almost universally by HR, ageism, networking that works, and the human-first tactics that beat the bots.
• Funding runway, pivot and layoff at a metal AM startup
• Three months of job hunting surprises and setbacks
• ATS filters, degree screens and resume tailoring
• Cost pressure, ageism and the “pliable” hire
• Why engineers must shape engineering software
• Consulting versus full-time tradeoffs and timing
• The short contract that bridged to a new offer
• LinkedIn warm intros and seven interviews won
• Advice for grads on internships and user groups
• Real networking over keyword gaming
“Join me as we talk to some of the most interesting people in the design and engineering software community.”
