The Solutions Architect job is NOT what you think.

The Solutions Architect role varies between different companies. If you're looking to land an entry level job as a Solutions Architect, you need to understand what the role actually does. There's a growing trend towards a more sales oriented Solutions Architect role than the typical more implementation focused role. This isn't a "bad thing", as such, but as a beginner you need to know the difference to inform your job hunt. This video breaks it down. -- Solutions Architect Tweet Survey:   / 1591873238308642817   Luca Mezzalira:   / lucamezzalira   GPS:   / madebygps      / madebygps   https://learntocloud.guide Andrew Brown:   / andrewbrown      / @examprochannel   — 00:00 - Introduction 02:40 - Guest introductions - GPS, Andrew, Luca 03:30 - The confusions surrounding Solutions Architect for entry-level. 05:50 - Is Solutions Architect a genuine entry-level role? 07:15 - What is a Solutions Architect? And why is it so ambiguous? 10:10 - A sales-oriented Solutions Architect vs Implementation 15:05 - Why cloud provider Solution Architects can be a different breed 17:35 - Answered: Is Solutions Architect an entry-level role? 18:10 - Why you don't NEED to start as a Solutions Architect 19:00 - Why career switchers can be more successful as Solutions Architects 19:29 - Why you should tailor your job hunt to companies specifically 20:30 - Watch next: analysing over 2,000 cloud job descriptions --- ▶ A PRACTICAL START WITH CLOUD / AWS I highly recommend Stephen Mareeks AWS courses. If you’re a total beginner I recommend the “Certified Cloud Practitioner” otherwise the “Associate Developer”. If you plan to take the exam, I also highly recommend Jon Bonso’s practice exams: https://geni.us/bonso-practice-exams https://geni.us/stephane-mareek-ccp https://geni.us/stephane-mareek-dev Why I recommend Stephane and Jon’s courses: https://openupthecloud.com/aws-exam-b... ▶ WRITE A CLOUD RESUME THAT LANDS YOU THE JOB There is no better book which explain Tech Hiring and how to write a resume that passes tech screening processes than “The Tech Resume: Inside out”. I am referenced in the book and my review (Twitter) is on the homepage. It’s free if you’re unemployed and is priced based on your location. https://geni.us/techresumeinsideout ▶ BUILD YOUR RESUME (AS A PROJECT) USING CLOUD TECHNOLOGY The “Cloud Resume Challenge” is a 12 step project. I love the challenge, I’m an active member of the Discord, and I have a whole playlist on YouTube to help you complete the challenge. There is a book (it’s optional), but I strongly recommend it. Get the “Cloud Resume Challenge” book: https://geni.us/cloudresumechallenge ▶ CLOUD BOOKS & COURSES COURSES For my full set of recommended cloud books, courses, best monitors, keyboards and everything else, check out: https://openupthecloud.com/recommende... — FIND OUT MORE: Website: https://openupthecloud.com About Me: https://openupthecloud.com/about LET'S CHAT Instagram:   / openupthecloud   Twitter:   / openupthecloud   Twitter (personal):   / loujaybee   Legal Disclaimer: These videos are for education purposes only. I am not responsible for any incurred costs or damages from following any of these tutorials. Follow the tutorials at your own risk, taking necessary precautions for cost management, security, etc.