=> audio podcast version of this article Early-career professionals working on large companies soon or later will be faced to the dilemma: “Should I become a manager?” and this article discusses how to go about answering to that question. Is that really the right question? I am going against the traditional consensus that people shouldContinue reading “CareerZ Guide: Manager and Individual Contributor Roles”
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CareerZ Cast Guide: Is it time to quit my job?
=> [ audio podcast version of this article ] It is an important and complex question Work is a major part of our lives, providing income, purpose and identity. So the answer to the posted question is important, complex, and individual. For the purpose of this article, we will assume most readers aim for careerContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide: Is it time to quit my job?”
CareerZ Cast Guide to Informational Interviews
=> CareerZ Cast audio version of this article What are informational interviews? While the term “informational interview” can be applied to different types of career-related conversations, for the purposed of this article, we defined it as a one-on-one conversation with a professional in a field you are interested in with the main purpose of obtainingContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide to Informational Interviews”
CareerZ Cast Guide to Job Interviews
=> CareerZ Cast audio version of this article The first rule of job interviewing Be your authentic self and apply to job roles that match your experience and ambitions. You want the company to hire you for who you are and your skills, experience and potential. But that does not mean you can just “wingContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide to Job Interviews”
CareerZ Cast Guide to Career Building for College Students
=> CareerZ Cast audio version of this article Career Building starts before getting the first job While I would offer similar recommendations to anyone, regardless of career stage, for the purpose of this article, let’s assume you are in school and will graduate with a specific college degree. You know what you enjoy doing, andContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide to Career Building for College Students”
What does Marcio do?
First Things First Thank you for clicking on that link. Your interest and active support is important to me. Before you get bored with this reflexive article (my accountability report after 90 days since leaving Google), my new answer to “What do you do?” is… I am an independent consultant focused on technology. I engageContinue reading “What does Marcio do?”
CareerZ Cast Guide to MBA Programs for Global Students
A Global Perspective on MBA Programs The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree has long been a coveted credential for aspiring business professionals. While this article should be useful to all candidates, we are writing it mostly from the perspective of international students considering an MBA program hosted by an US university. For international studentsContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide to MBA Programs for Global Students”
CareerZ Cast Guide to Google Internships
A Google internship is a coveted opportunity. It’s a chance to work on cutting-edge projects, learn from tech luminaries, and potentially set yourself on the trajectory of a full-time Google career. But how do you land one? You won’t find “secret tips” here, this page is just an effort to normalize my response to questionsContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide to Google Internships”
CareerZ Cast Guide to Job Interviews at Google and Big Tech
Google (and similar large tech), remains attractive workplaces for people working in technology, offering opportunity to work with smart colleagues, in supportive environments, and compensation often exceeding market averages. A strong emphasis on technical knowledge and cultural fit means that not everyone will thrive in this environment. This post does not share any privileged information,Continue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide to Job Interviews at Google and Big Tech”
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