4 Secrets of Career-Boosting Companies
How can you tell if your company, or one that you are consider, will supercharge your career? In this episode, we'll explore four key characteristics of career-accelerating companies: speed, market position, quality of talent, and development culture.
Not all successful companies can supercharge your career. And not all companies that struggle are bad for your career. How can you tell if your company, or one that you are consider, will supercharge your career? In this episode, we'll explore four key characteristics of career-accelerating companies: speed, market position, quality of talent, and development culture. Whether you're job hunting or evaluating your current role, these insights will help you identify environments that truly foster career growth.
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We also discuss:
- Strong signals of a supercharged company
- Why shipping velocity is crucial
- Learning opportunities at immature companies
- Looking for companies with strong talent
- What makes an excellent development culture
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Referenced:
- Crafting a compelling career story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Reh9wTUIYc&t=913s
- Greatest hits on career advice with Peter Yang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BcCHEXAVVk
- Is my next job at a startup or big tech?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiELOo4_XGg&t=9s
- Should I join or leave an ex-hypergrowth company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-rr1cYYfEU
- Six superpowers of product managers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnsSwHP3d-c
- Stage of Company: A career unlock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H59CRHQ6va0&t=2053s
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Timestamps
(00:00) Episode Teaser: How to 10x your career
(01:10) Introducing the framework
(03:41) The caller’s question
(05:00) 1: Speed and execution
(08:43) 2: Market position
(11:47) 3: Quality of talent
(15:27) 4: Development culture
(20:22) How to get in touch
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