Tech career sharing session

Campus to Career

My journey at One More Group — what I learned, what nearly stopped me, and what I'd tell my university self.

Sereyvichea SaroSoftware Developer, One More Group
[Event Name]Phnom Penh, Cambodia
[Date]Sharing session
Session plan · 60 minutes total

Today's agenda

  • 2 minWelcome & introduction
  • 5 minLet's get to know each other
  • 6 minMy roadmap: intern to full-time developer
  • 4 minWhy did I do internships?
  • 4 minMy achievements
  • 5 minSurvival: 3 years ago
  • 6 minTips that helped me most
  • 8 minHow to get selected for an internship
  • 7 minChallenges at each stage
  • 5 minGrowth & lessons from One More Group
  • 7 minKey takeaway, thank you & Q&A
60 min Total session length
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Let's get to know each other!

Before we start — a quick round

Turn to the person next to you, or just shout it out. Two minutes, then we'll hear a few answers.

  • What year are you in, and what are you studying?
  • Have you built anything outside of class yet?
  • What's the one thing you're most unsure about in this career path?
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My roadmap

How I got from student to full-time developer

1

Intern, One More Group

Started in Year 4 of university

2

Defence project atITC + full time

Year 5 — internship at ITC alongside a full-time role at One More Group

3

Graduated

Information & Communication Engineering

4

Full-time developer

Hired as a full-time software developer

5

Kept growing

Through real projects and real challenges

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The question everyone asks

Why did I do internships?

Every job wants experience. But how do you get experience before anyone gives you a job? An internship is how you break that loop.

Without an internship
Me → Zero experience → The Job
With an internship
Me → Internship → The Job
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Along the way

My achievements

01

Found my real passion

02

Developed professionalism

03

Earned a full-time job opportunity

04

Gained practical work experience

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Survival · 3 years ago

What was actually going through my head

If you're feeling lost right now, I want you to know — this is exactly where I started too.

"What is it? I don't even understand the job posting."
"How? Who do I even ask?"
"Maybe everyone else already knows what I don't."
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What actually helped

Tips that made the biggest difference

  • Actively source information about opportunities
  • Set a clear goal and a realistic expectation
  • Keep learning, stay positive, build a good network
  • Stay engaged and active — don't wait to be noticed
  • Track your own projects and progress
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Practical advice

How to get selected for an internship

1

Build your foundation

Polish your GitHub, work on side projects, show real work — not just certificates.

2

Network early

Join tech communities and attend events before you need something from them.

3

Apply proactively

Don't wait — send CVs to companies you like, and personalize every message.

4

Prepare well for the interview

Know exactly what's in your CV, and be ready to demo your work.

5

Show attitude

Companies hire attitude and train skills. Curiosity and willingness to learn go a long way.

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It doesn't get easier — it changes

Challenges at each stage

Internship phase

  • Technical challenges you haven't seen before
  • Being scared to ask "basic" questions
  • A doubt mindset — wondering if you belong

Full-time staff

  • Full ownership and accountability for your work
  • Constant speed vs. quality trade-offs
  • Giving and receiving honest feedback
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Reflecting back

Growth & lessons from One More Group

Technical growth

Polishing my GitHub, taking side projects seriously, showcasing real work.

Problem-solving mindset

Moved from "I don't know" to "let me try and figure it out."

Business mindset

Learning to turn a business need into working code.

Time management

Deadlines teach prioritization better than any book.

Resilience

Bugs and hard feedback — all of it made me stronger.

Teamwork

Learning to adapt my work to the team, not just to myself.

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Key takeaway

"Your journey does not need to be perfect — it just needs to be yours."

  • Start your journey with action, not perfection
  • Build connections — your network is your net worth
  • Every challenge is data for your growth
  • Be grateful, stay humble, keep learning

Thank you — questions welcome!

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