May 2023

From F1 student to employment - explore the journey inside this newsletter!

In this month's edition, we shed light on the journey from being an f1 visa holder to getting employment, the technical differences between virtualization and containerization, sharing strategies and best practices to recognise, hire, and retain top talent.

Get a glimpse of sizzling topics in the professional industry in the newsletter that offers thorough insights and updates to help you navigate the complexities and harness opportunities. 

You're Only As Good As Your Worst Day

As we head into 2023, it's worth examining the major problems that leaders across different industries may encounter and the best strategies to address them.

Staying informed and open to the latest ideas and approaches

As a leader, it's crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest ideas and approaches in your industry and beyond to know what’s going on in the market and what could possibly hamper your organizational growth. 

Network with other leaders

Connect with other leaders in your industry or related fields to exchange ideas and discuss the ongoing challenges in your industry.

Pivot your operations to adapt to the changes 

Assess your current operations, identify areas that need improvement, and determine what changes are necessary to better align with market demands or new technologies.

Prepare yourself to navigate layoffs or other organizational changes

Create a contingency plan that outlines the steps you would take in the event of layoffs or other major organizational changes. This plan should include procedures for communicating with employees, handling severance packages, and managing workflow.

In the face of caps flying high and the echo of congratulatory applause, F1 students stand at the precipice of a new challenge. The world beyond academia is rocked by layoffs and whispers of a global recession, making the transition from student to professional a daunting task.

F1 Status: The Looming Deadline

The countdown begins post-graduation, necessitating an expedient shift from F1 student status to an employee. Understanding the OPT and H1-B visa processes is crucial during these turbulent times.

The Power of OPT

The OPT program is a haven in the storm, providing up to 36 months for F1 graduates, particularly in STEM fields, to gain industry experience.  A Computer Science graduate must use this period to develop software skills such as JAVA & Android addressing new market needs.

 H1-B Visa: The Professional Chapter

The H1-B visa, akin to a new passport, opens longer-term U.S. employment opportunities. Many F1 students must make this pivotal transition post-OPT, unlocking stable, long-term career paths for up to six years.

Containerization and virtualization are like twins - they look similar, but they have different personalities. 

Containerization is like the outgoing sibling who loves to go out and party, while virtualization is the introverted one who prefers to stay in and read a book. 

When it comes to technical differences, DevOps should know that containerization is more lightweight than virtualization. It allows for more efficient use of resources and faster startup times. 

Virtualization, on the other hand, provides greater isolation between applications and operating systems. It's like having your own personal bubble where you can do whatever you want without anyone interfering. 

Virtualization involves creating a virtual machine that runs on top of a physical server, whereas containerization involves encapsulating an application and its dependencies into a single package that can be run anywhere.

So, whether you prefer dancing with containers or cozying up with virtual machines, understanding their technical differences helps you choose the right tool for your DevOps needs.

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