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Send us Fan Mail Most career growth opportunities later in life come from reputation and connections in the industry, not from responding to job postings. So, it is important to start building and nurturing a professional network early, even when its benefits are not so clear. In this episode we discuss professional networking and quickly narrow down to advice on how to get started using tools lik...

Send us Fan Mail Essentially, large companies offer a structured environment with clear roles and responsibilities, a steadier compensation package, and the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals. A startup, on the other hand, can offer more excitement with opportunity to contribute more to the company success and a possible financial upside if the startup is successful. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you are interviewing for a job at a medium or large company, you will most likely be asked a "Behavioral Question". Those questions are designed to evaluate the cultural fit of the candidate. This video explains how to recognize those questions, describe their structure and help you to deliver the best possible answer confidently. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Personal Branding is usually a study topic for senior leaders. In this episode we explain the concept, provide practical examples and advocate that anyone at any level can benefit from developing self-awareness and intentionally managing how people perceive us professionally. Branding is not only a career development tool but can also help us to become the best version of ourselve...

Send us Fan Mail Entrepreneurship is about challenging the status quo. One can practice it working in a large company or in a startup and understanding the process of innovation is important whether you intend to start, join or stay away from technology startups. In this episode we explore the entrepreneurial path: how can an early-career professional start a company? How to get funding? What are...

Send us Fan Mail Let's discuss how early-career professionals can prepare for the future of work.  It is possible that one day robots will replace most of us and humans no longer need to work. That is a vision that has existed for a long time, and that would trigger changes in society, upending purpose of human work and, for example, creating new challenges in how to distribute income and wea...

Send us Fan Mail It is common for technology professionals who are doing well in management and leadership to consider attending an MBA program. Because the cost and time commitment is significant, this is not an easy decision. In this episode, we discuss when to and when not to consider applying, the admissions process, and the benefits of getting and MBA. Happy Holidays and see you again in 2025...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most common career development questions is "What is the right time to transition from Individual Contributor (IC) to Management roles?". Some are very driven to "climb the ladder" as fast as possible, while others enjoy doing technical work and want to postpone having to manage others and deal with corporate overhead. In this episode we cut the Gord...

Send us Fan Mail The thought and decision to quit a job should not be something we do only when we are unhappy and frustrated, but the result of a continuous evaluation of the balance between challenge and comfort. We should quit toxic environments, but that is an easy decision. Quitting a job that is not challenging enough is more difficult to do and, over the long term, defines who reach their p...

Send us Fan Mail A informational interview is an one-on-one conversation with a professional in a field you are interested in with the main purpose of obtaining first-hand insights and information . We sometimes refer to them as "career chat". They are an effective and easy-to-implement strategy to gain insight, learn about career paths available to you, make informed decisions, build re...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership is the ability to help groups of people to achieve common goals, turning vision into reality. While some organizational roles require leadership, those skill are important to anyone, regardless of title. In this opinionated discussion, Marcio argues that leadership must be developed earlier and it starts with self-leadership. Apply leadership principles to self-inspire,...

Send us Fan Mail One should not try to wing it. Job interviewing is a performance with a high impact on your career. There is no single best investment of time than preparing for a job interview like you prepare for any other important event in your life. This discussion will provide you with practical advice you need, as well as the insight to learn and grow in the job search process and set the...

Send us Fan Mail College years are not a stand-alone part of life, as it is meant to help us transition to adulthood and becoming a thinking part of the workforce and society. This episode is about how to set the foundations of a career journey while still in college, smoothing out that challenging transition to work life. Hear suggestions and recommendations to do the groundwork to make starting...

Send us Fan Mail There is a strong correlation between Computer Science and related courses and careers in Tech Companies doing product development. This episode ties together that correlation so that (a) people planning to go into it understand the relevant functions, roles and skills and (b) people studying engineering or computer science understand how that can set them up for a successful care...

Send us Fan Mail College graduates weighing job offers from a startup versus a large tech corporation often ask me which one is better. People feeling stuck in large corporations are thinking whether or not they would do better in a startup. Essentially, large companies offer a structured environment with clear roles and responsibilities, a steadier compensation package, and the opportunity to lea...

Send us Fan Mail Most career growth opportunities later in life come from reputation and connections in the industry, not from responding to job postings. So, it is important to start building and nurturing a professional network early, even when its benefits are not so clear. In this episode we discuss professional networking and quickly narrow down to advice on how to get started using tools lik...

Send us Fan Mail Data Science is a very popular career prospect among students and early-career professionals in technology. It is both intimately connected to the data models that drive Artificial Intelligence, and will be affected by the adoption of AI. This episode explains what being a data scientist looks and feels like, what impact a professional in this area can deliver and the skills and k...

Send us Fan Mail Students and early-career professionals have a hard time selecting college majors and deciding on career choice in a world of fast-changing technology. In this episode, Marcio shares some general ideas on how to navigate early career choices. Support the show