CareerZ Cast Guide: Personal Branding – First Day in New Job


[CareerZ Cast audio podcast version of this article] What is Personal Branding? Imagine that you could, when joining a new team or project, be instantly trusted, respected and perceived as someone capable of doing the job. A strong reputation can deliver that and is particularly important in structured environments where you need to lead groupsContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide: Personal Branding – First Day in New Job”

CareerZ Guide: Manager and Individual Contributor Roles


=> 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”

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 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”

CareerZ Cast Guide to Thought Leadership in Technology


Inspiring Action and Shaping the Future The ability to inspire others to embrace a vision and act on it is what we refer to as Thought Leadership. It is more than having good ideas or telling good stories, it requires you to be a credible advocate who does more than just talking. It requires youContinue reading “CareerZ Cast Guide to Thought Leadership in Technology”

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”