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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 to provide what you need to be successful. The most important step is to think and act as a professional starting at day one in college. #CareerZCast #career #jobs #success

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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 development into a 10 minute discussion on the skills to focus on for the future. This advice will help you to position well for growth and continue to build impact and wealth through your career.

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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 costs of living (housing, car, Food & entertainment, etc.) in this interesting place.

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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, this video is for you!

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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 fearlessly before finding passion. We also offer that disconnecting identity from job title is also important. Find joy and purpose with "dynamic" Ikigai.

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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.

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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.

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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 degrees they get could indeed be worthless.

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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 inflection point in their career trajectory.

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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 choices?

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