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Send us Fan Mail Framework thinking is one of the most powerful tools for effective communication, problem solving, decision making and delegation in business environment. It consists in sharing a common "thinking protocol" and developing a common language in advance of sharing information content. In addition to communication, thinking in frameworks can help you to be accumulate more kn...

Send us Fan Mail The FIRE ( Financial Independence, Retire Early ) movement is a lifestyle/investment plan with the goal of gaining financial independence and retiring early through savings. The model became particularly popular among millennials in the 2010s, gaining traction through online communities via information shared in blogs, podcasts, and online discussion forums. I argue in this episod...

Send us Fan Mail Google and similar large tech companies in Silicon Valley have a bottom-up culture that require specific skills (leadership, collaboration, etc.). Google Directors are considered part of company leadership and usually lead organizations of hundreds of people. They are expected not only to be good leaders and communicators, but also to have unquestionable expertise in the area of r...

Send us Fan Mail The feeling of "being stuck" can negatively affect our motivation and sense of purpose, but it is an essential first step in moving into a new phase of exploration and growth. This episode of CareerZ Cast, the source for killer career advice for GenZ students and early-career professionals, provides a 1-2-3 plan for you to find your direction, set goals and milestones, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of CareerZ Cast, we argue that success is not a destination, but a daily experience of growth and progression across the dimensions of passion, excellence, impact, financial reward. Success results from the dynamic interactions of preparation and opportunities that come our way. We suggest three steps you can take to "create luck" and experience a career...

Send us Fan Mail A significant portion of the tech workers in Silicon Valley and in the US are from other parts of the world. To work in the US, foreign workers need to get a work visa that gives them legal status to seek employment. The visa system is complicated and often misused. This episode reviews the most common visas used by tech workers. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I am sharing what I consider the best piece of career advice I ever received. It was offered to me byAvie Tevanian (then, the CTO of Apple). The advice inspired me to study, learn and practice leadership skills which were critical for me to be able to take the opportunities I would otherwise not been prepared for later in my career. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In the US, 3M people get a college degree every year and 52% of them get a worthless degree and go under-employed (work a job that does not require higher education). In this episode we give you a roadmap on how you can manage the transition between being a student to being a professional and land one of the best jobs available in your specialty and geography. Do not expect school...

Send us Fan Mail Computer Science and Engineering are going through major technology disruption in the next years because of the adoption of Large Language Models and Artificial Intelligence. It is time to stop developing artisanal software programming skills and go up in the software development value stack. This episode synthesizes the perspective acquired in a 35-year career in systems developm...

Send us Fan Mail Silicon Valley is still the largest global center of startup investment and technology innovation and is the dream place to work and live for many technology professionals around the world. In this episode, we break from CareerZCast career-building advice and give examples of real numbers for salaries at Large Tech (Google, Meta, Netflix, etc.), smaller Tech companies, and the cos...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, we explore the incredible power of mentorship. Learn how finding the right mentor can help you navigate your career, gain valuable insights, and unlock your full potential. We’ll discuss the benefits of having a mentor, how to find one, and how to build a successful mentorship relationship. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or early in your career, thi...

Send us Fan Mail The popular model is based on the Japanese concept of Ikigai, or something that brings joy and value to your life. In this episode we look at the Ikigai framework and argue that is inspiring and intuitive, but alone is not very helpful to assist with early-career decisions. We suggest that in order to find Ikigai, one needs to dance around the Venn diagram and experiment fearlessl...

Send us Fan Mail Late April is when most graduating high-school students planning to go to university have to decide which school to go to. It is a stressful moment because students don't have the perspective and objective information to make an informed decision. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Besides being a way of making a living, our work contributes to our sense of purpose and identity and most people only consider moving jobs when things are really bad. This episode argues that everyone should be continuously monitoring their balance of challenge and comfort and proactively seek to disrupt their own career trajectory. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Artificial Intelligence technology will have a profound impact in society. Most university students are focusing too much time on operational skills for jobs in the past (e.g. coding in computer science, media management in marketing) and not getting enough knowledge one is supposed to acquire in college. Without core knowledge, one cannot adapt to the jobs of the future and the d...

Send us Fan Mail We spent most of the time in college acquiring the technical skills that will be the core of our work for a few years. After that, it is common that career growth involves transition to management, with a complete set of required skills most are not prepared for. Professionals developing project management and leadership skills will do much better and experience a positive inflect...

Send us Fan Mail This question comes up more often than expected. I am interested in History and people around me tell me there are no jobs, it will be difficult to make money. I want to be a professional basketball player and people tell me that I have no chance hitting the professional league. This episode examines that question "Should I follow my Dream" when it comes to career choice...

Send us Fan Mail We have seen and will continue seeing the tug-of-war between advocates of in-office and remote work. This episode debunks arguments on both sides (innovation and culture, effective flexibility) and give you, the early-career professional, the clarity to consider this factor in your future choices, as well as providing a vision on what is the end game in that debate. Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail There are at least two ways of thinking of product development. You can do it "top-down" by developing the knowledge and confidence to come to a product concept through synthesis of experience, knowledge and observation or you can do it "bottoms-up" by iterating and asking customers what they want. This video introduces the simple concept of switching between t...

Send us Fan Mail Technology adoption is never gradual, quick, or linear. It usually follows a hype cycle pattern which generates unrealistic expectations and misallocation of resources. This episode discusses the caused of that and how entrepreneurs and product managers need to be aware of the cycle, consider the timing of initiatives, and be prepared to generate their own hype cycles to be succes...

Send us Fan Mail Professionals in technology in an ascending career trajectory are often confronted with an important questions as they evolve into their mid-career: should I learn business administration skills by attending a top MBA program? This episode explains what you should learn in an MBA program, discusses the trade-offs of learning with cost/time investments, and provides practical advic...

Send us Fan Mail Startups and Entrepreneurship do not require previous success or experience. Successful entrepreneurs have a good idea, persistence and tenacity, and a good dose of luck. They are willing to take unreasonable amount of risk to turn good ideas into a profitable enterprise. This episode define entrepreneurship, explains why we need entrepreneurs, discusses the process of starting a...

Send us Fan Mail Technology adoption follows a known pattern. Earlier in the hype cycle, people will say "everything will be different in three years". Then a couple of years later, people will say "that was a fad, nothing is going to change". In this episode we will discuss the fact that AI and robotics are likely to change our lives and disrupt the job market and help you to...

Send us Fan Mail Before we go into tactics, understand the foundations of Personal Branding. It is about aligning your self-image with how people perceive and describe you. This video provides the concepts and examples to implementing it in real-life (not only in social media). Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Job offers might include definition of compensation packages (salary, benefits, bonus, stock compensation) that are difficult to understand. In this episode, we discuss the different components and explain how they work, so you can analyze, evaluate and compare job offers you receive. Support the show