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Send us Fan MailS1E2 Voices - Thomas Chi - AI, Big Tech and Data ScienceIn this episode, Tomas Chi, a seasoned Data Scientist who worked for 20 years at Google, now a VC investor, discusses building a career in Data Sciences, working in Big Tech, and the effects of AI technology in society and in careers.What to Expect from "Voices":The 2-1 Advantage: Direct access to industry thought leaders through the dual lens of Steve Cummins and Marcio Saito.The Career Angle: Every business, marketing, or leadership conversation is filtered through the lens of your growth.Raw Insights: Moving past the "corporate script" to find the real stories behind professional success.For the full video:S1E0 Voices: Voices That Matter To Your Career - https://youtu.be/zFfBT5FdeKcS1E1 Voices: Building an Enterprise Sales Career - https://youtu.be/ckvkKrTp_gMS1E2 Voices: Building a Career in Big Tech - https://youtu.be/M3IT8lmNJwEConnect with us:Marcio Saito: https://lnkd.in/gKW3gVTKSteve Cummins: https://lnkd.in/g9fbqn9q#CareerZCast #CareerZCastVoices #business #leadership #career #AI #BigTech #DataSciencesSupport the show

Send us Fan MailS1E1 Voices - David Kenneth - Developing a Career in Enterprise SalesIn this episode, David Kennet, a seasoned Sales executive with 25 years of experience in Enterprise Sales discusses topics like: Attributes of the modern salesperson, Managing across generations, Leadership by example, Effects of Technology and AI in Sales, etc.David Kenneth can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekenneth/For full videos:S1E0 Voices: Voices That Matter To Your Career - https://youtu.be/zFfBT5FdeKcS1E1 Voices: Building an Enterprise Sales Career - https://youtu.be/ckvkKrTp_gMS1E2 Voices: Building a Career in Big Tech - https://youtu.be/M3IT8lmNJwEWhat to Expect from "Voices":The 2-1 Advantage: Direct access to industry thought leaders through the dual lens of Steve and Marcio.The Career Angle: Every business, marketing, or leadership conversation is filtered through the lens of your growth.Raw Insights: Moving past the "corporate script" to find the real stories behind professional success.Connect with usMarcio Saito: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciosaito/CareerZ Cast: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerZCast/videosSteve Cummins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecummins/Solent Strategies: https://solentstrategies.com/#CareerZCast #CareerZCastVoices #marketing #business #leadership #careerSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe career ladder is evolving—are you?In this special Pilot episode, host Steve Cummins and Marcio Saito pull back the curtain on our new series: CareerZ Cast Voices. We aren't just talking about jobs; we’re deconstructing the playbooks of influential CEOs, Educators, and Disruptors to give you a competitive edge in your professional journey. Whether you are looking to pivot, scale, or lead, these are the voices you need in your ear.What to Expect from "Voices":The 2-1 Advantage: Direct access to industry thought leaders through the dual lens of Steve and Marcio.The Career Angle: Every business, marketing, or leadership conversation is filtered through the lens of your growth.Raw Insights: Moving past the "corporate script" to find the real stories behind professional success.Connect with usMarcio Saito: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciosaito/CareerZ Cast: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerZCast/videosSteve Cummins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecummins/Solent Strategies: https://solentstrategies.com/#CareerZCast #CareerZCastVoices #marketing #business #leadership #careerSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode explores how AI transformed chess—and what that reveals about our relationship with the 'general' AI tools entering our workplace today.CareerZ Cast is one of the fastest growing Career Advice Channels on YouTube.The video list is here: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerZCast/videosBecause this video topic is a bit unusual for the channel, we will start a new playlist “CareerZ Cast Off-Topic”Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn the AI Skill Pivot series, we build the concept of the “Strategic Rebel", a courageous, optimistic, collaborative, and  productive mindset to be adopted by early career professionals compared to the alternative of disengagement of quiet-quitting. We looked at the value stack, thinking frameworks, Authenticity and Inspiration, the Hero's Journey, Entrepreneurship in the AI Era, and the ongoing clash of generational cultures. We suggest the Strategic Rebel embraces technology and change, leapfrog older leaders, master the system and change it from the inside-out.In this last episode, we focus on how to cultivate the attributes that make us different from AI and will allow us to continue being essential in a future where technology takes even a large role in how we solve problems at work.Series PlaylistSeries Episodes:- S1E0: AI Skill Pivot - Be the Pilot, not the Passenger- S1E1:  AI Skill Pivot - Climb the Value Stack- S1E2: Pave The Cow Path - Bottom-Up ThinkingSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe "Great Return to Office" is more than a commute—it’s a clash of generations. On one side, Gen X CEOs are demanding "hardcore" work cultures and physical presence. On the other, a Gen Z workforce that realizes the "office" is a 20th-century relic. In this episode, we explore how AI is the ultimate leverage to change corporate cultures and win the flexibility war and why "bums in seats" is a failing metric for the AI era.#CareerZCast #RTO #FutureOfWork #GenZ #WorkLifeBalance #996Culture #AISeries PlaylistSeries Episodes:- S1E0: AI Skill Pivot - Be the Pilot, not the Passenger- S1E1:  AI Skill Pivot - Climb the Value Stack- S1E2: Pave The Cow Path - Bottom-Up ThinkingSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn the startup model created in Silicon Valley, building a tech company requires a revolutionary idea, millions in venture capital and a robust team. But that is changing. AI is turning the "Solo Entrepreneur" into a "Solo-Conglomerate." In this episode, we break down the traditional Silicon Valley model and introduce a new entrepreneurship framework for the AI era.#CareerZCast #AI #Entrepreneurship #SoloConglomerate #SideHustle #Startup #FutureOfWorkSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis video is for the "Strategic Rebel"— You feel strongly about your values. You want the world of work to change. But you also feel anxious and insecure with disengagement and its negative consequences to your financial and professional future.I've spent 30 years as a strategic rebel, most recently as a director at Google, fighting for authenticity and equity in the workplace. I want to share my playbook with you. Learn why being a "Strategic Rebel" is the ultimate skill pivot in the Inspiration Economy.#CareerZCast #Career #Success #Belonging #Rebel #Strategic #Change #FutureOfWorkSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this series, we are preparing you to thrive in the era shaped by the adoption of AI in the workplace, by discussing core concepts and providing concrete, actionable advice. In this episode we discuss the “End of Corporate Speak”, the importance of both individual and corporate authenticity and how you can be the present influencer, not the polished fake marketer.#authenticity #leadership2026 #futureofwork #careerzcast #skillpivot #personalbranding #AIvoiceSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAs AI takes over the "heavy lifting" of data and logic, the bottleneck of business has shifted. It’s no longer about who has the most information, but who has the best judgment. In this episode, we explore the rise of the Inspiration Economy and how leadership is pivoting from "managing tasks" to "orchestrating meaning." Series PlaylistSeries Episodes:- S1E0: AI Skill Pivot - Be the Pilot, not the Passenger- S1E1:  AI Skill Pivot - Climb the Value Stack- S1E2: Pave The Cow Path - Bottom-Up ThinkingSkill Audit PDF#leadership #AIleadership #futureofwork #careerzcast #skillpivot #neuroleadership #AIstrategySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this video, we explore the "Pave the Cow Path" story to understand the value of both top-down and bottom-up thinking and how AI will make us better and more productive. The impact will require everyone to pivot, but the paths are different for different generations of workers. This episode concludes with a “Holistic Thinker Playbook”, with concrete, actionable insights to prepare now for what is to come.Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCR0CrwtLDSCvY0rSydCvXbzGeneixLxiSeries Episodes:- S1E0: https://youtu.be/g1IC9C0KlHw- S1E1:  https://youtu.be/SJhyO2fO-WU- S1E2: Pave The Cow Path - Bottom-Up ThinkingSkill Audit PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RQykE4PJCtyUnYCz0eEijA__83NOfZ9s/view?usp=sharing#career #careeradvice #careerzcast #skillpivot #pavethecowpath #bigdata #AIstrategySupport the show

Send us Fan MailAI Skill Pivot, a bi-weekly CareerZ Cast Series will discuss how to embrace and rise with technology rather than being replaced by it. We will enable you to become a more valuable and productive professional.Series Episodes:- S1E0: Promo: AI Skill Pivot - Be the Pilot, not the Passenger- S1E1: Climbing the Value Stack - Be the Bank Teller, not the Typist- S1E2: Pave The Cow Path - Bottom-Up ThinkingSkill Audit PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RQykE4PJCtyUnYCz0eEijA__83NOfZ9s/view?usp=sharing#CareerZCast #Career #CareerAdvice #GenZSkillsSeries #SuccessSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe adoption of Technology  does not steal jobs, it moves the value stack. In this video, we look at history and assess what are the skill pivots we need to execute to rise, not fall, with the adoption of AI LLMs. #career #careeradvice #careerzcast #skillpivot #jobs #success #valueSeries Episodes:- S1E0: Promo: AI Skill Pivot - Be the Pilot, not the Passenger- S1E1: Climbing the Value Stack - Be the Bank Teller, not the Typist- S1E2: Pave The Cow Path - Bottom-Up ThinkingSkill Audit PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RQykE4PJCtyUnYCz0eEijA__83NOfZ9s/view?usp=sharing#CareerZCast #Career #CareerAdvice #GenZSkillsSeries #SuccessSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBeing an exceptional product developer means more than just managing features and requirements; it means influencing direction and driving industry change. This video provides a three-part framework—The Technical Thesis, The Translation Layer, and The Strategy Multiplier—to help product developers translate deep technical knowledge into strategic influence.#CareerZCast #Engineering #ThoughtLeadership #ProductDevelopment #Strategy #ImpactSupport the show

Send us Fan MailTechnology 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 causes and how entrepreneurs and product managers can understand the market timing and generate their own hype cycles to be successful introducing new products and technologies.#CareerZCast #Engineering #Product # ThoughtLeadership #ProductDevelopment #hype #AI #Strategy #ImpactSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFinding professional success and genuine happiness requires not just hard work, but the ability to focus intensely, maintain a high standard of quality, and build powerful, effortless relationships. In this video, we use three Italian concepts as a framework to help us do exactly that.#CareerZCast #Career #Purpose #Improvement #Development #Networking #Excellence #WorkLifeBalance #Impact #Business #SuccessSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFinding purpose and achieving success and happiness involves developing an internal compass to guide our decisions, learning how to develop ourselves in the direction we want to go, and embracing the uniqueness of our path. In this video, we use three ancient Japanese concepts as a framework to help us to do that.#CareerZCast #Career #Purpose #Procrastination #Improvement #Development #Passion #Excellence #Weath #Impact #Business #Success #MoneySupport the show

Send us Fan MailEntrepreneurship requires the creation of innovative products and success is rare because building products people want to use and buy demands both top-down vision and bottom-up rigor.#CareerZCast #ProductManagement #Product #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Lean #Agile #Business #Success #MoneySupport the show

Send us Fan MailFollowing your career dreams: Reality CheckHow do you handle your career when your dream—like becoming the world's top chess player or pursuing comparative literature—clashes with reality? When everyone says, 'You can't make a living doing that'? Following or not following your dreams: that’s the high-stakes question we tackle today on CareerZ Cast.#CareerZCast #Career #Students #GenZ #University #Engineering #ComputerScience #Business #Success #MoneySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIs a college degree 'worth it'? That's the wrong question. If you have the privilege, make it count. This video guides you to pick a major and classes that prepare you for life, maximizing your passion, excellence, impact, and financial independence.#CareerZCast #Career #Students #GenZ #University #College #Major #Degree #School #Engineering #ComputerScience #Business #Success #MoneyRelated Videos:College Grads: First Job Out-of-College in the Era of AI (2025)Students and Professionals: The Japanese approach to Purpose and Career JoyAI Career Pivot Point: Immediate Steps.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAI won't replace you, but someone skilled in using it might. Discover how to become the innovator, not the obsolete. This video reveals the truly human skills that AI can't touch, empowering you to not just survive, but truly thrive in the AI era.#CareerZCast #Career #CareerAdvice #AI #automation #Success #Money #Leadership #BusinessRelated Video:Understand what to do NOW to prepare for an AI World.Support the show

Send us Fan MailYou know the plan for success: work hard, network, and work out. So why can’t you stick to it? Doomscrolling, procrastination, and lack of motivation are strong signals that raw willpower is NOT the solution. The answer is simple: You are your own worst boss.This video breaks down the 3-Priorities Framework for Self-Leadership that will teach you how to finally boss yourself around and level up your entire career. Learn the foundation of every great leader: You must conquer yourself first.#CareerZCast #Career #CareerAdvice #Success #Money #Leadership #Business #Motivation #Discipline #Self-Leadership #Laziness #ProcrastinationRelated Video Links:Students and Professionals: The Japanese approach to Purpose and Career JoyYou Can't "Quiet Quit" Your Way to Success - This is the Opportunity  (Aug 2025)Crush Procrastination: 7 Ancient Secrets for Students & ProfessionalsProfessional Reputation: What they say when you are not thereSupport the show

Send us Fan MailDo you really need an MBA? It's a ticket to a 7-figure salary and corporate leadership, or it's a waste of $200,000 and two years of your life. This is a discussion of Top Schools MBA Programs Pros and Cons for Tech Professionals, followed by an MBA Decision Matrix to help you decide whether or not to attend.#CareerZCast #Career #CareerAdvice #BusinessSchool #MBA #Wharton #Harvard #Stanford #MIT #Tuck #Success #Money #Leadership #BusinessCareerZCast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46RAPMFvtniNeUcXJ69ADwSupport the show

Send us Fan MailCareerZ Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46RAPMFvtniNeUcXJ69ADwEveryone tells you the secret to stop working is achieving a passive income target or some other life milestone. That is a lie. It is only half the story.Avoid the retirement traps: (1) Financial Independence, Retire Early (F.I.R.E), (2) Following an Unrealistic Passion, (3) Golden Handcuffs.#career #CareerZCast #careeradvice #retirementSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe most significant impact of AI and Large Language Models will be felt in jobs and careers in Tech Product Development. The reason is that disruptive technology is applied first by the people closest to it, not necessarily where it makes the most logical sense.In this episode, I first provide an overview of the main roles in a tech product development team (Engineering, Product and Project Management) and how they will change in the AI Takeover.CareerZ Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46RAPMFvtniNeUcXJ69ADw#Career #CareerZCast #CareerAdvice #Money #Success #Product #ProductDevelopment #Engineering #Product Management #Project Management #Program Management #Agile #TechnologySupport the show

Send us Fan MailIt won't happen overnight (like Big Tech CEOs promise), but AI will transform the world of work in the next decade. The decade has already started and we are standing at the AI Pivot Point.You have to adjust your learning, adapt your skills, and start building your path to the future market right now. This isn't just about jobs; it's the difference between participating in the massive prosperity of a new era and being on the wrong side of history.CareerZ Cast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz2P2_83srI#career #careerchoice #careerzcast #careeradvice #jobs #money #success #aiSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail(This is originally recorded as a video and contains a tour of the Career Dreamer Tool that is best experience in video)Link to Google Career Dreamer: https://grow.google/career-dreamer/home/Are you looking at your current job and thinking, "Okay, what's next? What other jobs am I even qualified for?"That feeling of not being happy but not knowing what is the next step?  We all go through that.What if an AI tool could look at your current experience, understand your actual skills, and immediately map out the next three to five ideal roles you haven't even heard of yet? And if it could customize your resume accordingly?Well, Google Labs built a free career ideation tool that does that. It uses powerful AI to instantly connect your messy work experience with real, in-demand job titles.Support the show

Send us Fan MailCareerZ Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46RAPMFvtniNeUcXJ69ADwAbout a year ago, I did something most people in Tech would call crazy. I walked away from a senior leadership role at Google. So it begs the question: Why would anyone leave a dream job like that?The truth is, Big Tech jobs still pay a lot, give you a great brand for your resume, and are a good place to work for most people. If that's what you are chasing, there is a whole library of content on CareerZ Cast to help you get there.But today, I will share some objective data and my honest opinion on why a Big Tech job might not be a great place to start a tech career in 2025. If you work in technology, whether you are trying to get into Big Tech or not, you do not want to miss this.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe GenZ Strategic Rebel: https://youtu.be/KagWaEkEWrwWill AI Replace Your Manager? It's the question everyone's asking.What if the real question is: How does the adoption of AI change what is required from you as future manager? In this video, we explore that question and I encourage you to be a Strategic Rebel, the hero who becomes the master of the system to change it from the inside-out.The future needs people who have mastered the use of AI while being good human leaders. It is not about AI replacing your manager, it is about you becoming the manager of AI itself.#career #genz #management #aiSupport the show

Send us Fan MailUseful Links:Finding Ikigai: https://youtu.be/mAZQN724q_UWhen to Proactively Change Jobs: https://youtu.be/GkxrevoKXRsThe dance: Preparation and Opportunity: https://youtu.be/giNmBsrVr3gPower of Mentorship: https://youtu.be/VH1klsp9IXwYou’ve been told to 'follow your passion.' To 'work hard.' To just 'climb the ladder” and success will follow. But the world has changed and those old rules don't work anymore.I have watched some people level up their career and take opportunities for success and growth, while others keep grinding and hoping for a time that never arrives. If you are feeling stuck, this video is for you. I am going to share a new playbook for career success, and by the end you will have 5 concrete steps you can take today.#careerzcast #career #careeradvice #success #opportunity #money #passion #excellence #impact #jobs #ikigai #growthmindset #networking #mentorship #beboldSupport the show

Send us Fan MailApplications for Google SWE Applications Summer 2026 (posted Aug 2025): https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/75808725415142086-software-engineering-intern-bs-summer-2026The start of a successful career in Big Tech Software Engineering is a summer Internship before graduation. A Google SWE in California starts with a pay of about $250k, which is more than twice the median salary. The specific number changes for each market, but the proportion is valid no matter where in the world you are.In this video, I will share the links to the application (open now, Sep 2025) and the recommendations for you to prepare to get in, so don't miss this opportunity.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Gen-Z "anti-work" vibe is a dead end. True power isn't in quiet quitting; it's in outsmarting the system.This video is for the "Strategic Rebel"— You belong to and are aligned with Gen-Z values. You want the world of work to change. But you also feel anxious and insecure with disengagement and its negative consequences to your financial and professional future.I was born in a poor suburb in Brazil and was last a senior Tech leader at Google. I've spent 30 years as a strategic rebel, fighting for authenticity and equity in the workplace, and I want to share my playbook with you.This video will tell you: ► WHY you must fit in before you can stand out. ► HOW to become the most valuable person in the room by being different in only one way. ► WHAT it truly takes to lead and reform a culture from within.Learn to win it, then rewrite the rules.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWith the easy availability of programming copilots, there was an urgent need for changes on how Big Tech conduct their coding interviews. In the past couple of weeks (Aug/25), some of the changes in interviews by Meta and Google (two of the largest employers of SWEs) became public. The two companies are taking very different approaches, with Meta embracing vibe coding and Google continuing to focus on fundamentals. In this episode, we explain the differences and discuss how that changes both the interviewing process as well as what SWEs need to do to prepare for a future with AI.#jobinterviews #vibecoding #AI #careerSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFree College Finance Calculator:  https://243278033.hs-sites-na2.com/Other useful videos:CareerZ Cast for Students Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCR0CrwtLDSDRKTfsA5JBCRds8-KtkHL-Navigating College in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: https://youtu.be/al_TMpZiyw0College Grads: First job out of college in the era of AI: https://youtu.be/q4iLujNM4C8Stop Learning The Wrong Skills: Future of Jobs 2025 Reveals: https://youtu.be/9LozkjnCzXEGoing to college is an exciting milestone, a transition from school to professional life, but with rising tuition costs, high unemployment among recent grads, and the future of jobs uncertain due to tech disruptions, many are questioning if a college degree is still worth it.In this episode of CareerZ Cast, we dive deep into the financial realities of college so both students and parents can make truly informed decisions. In the video, we share some numbers based on market averages. The College Finance Calculator above allows you to project the number for your specific situation.#careerzcast #career #careeradvic #college #university #universitylife #collegeadmissions #tuition #studentloans #salary #budget #roiSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Power of Mentorship: https://youtu.be/VH1klsp9IXwFind Purpose through work with Ikigai: https://youtu.be/mAZQN724q_UOne of the challenges of mentorship and career advice is that the world is changing. Demographics. Technology. What works for one generation doesn't necessarily do for the next. The successful people of the past cannot see that their ways are obsolete.Early Career Professionals often feel that what Alpha-males, Gen-Xers, Parents, Rich people and other experts say no longer makes sense because you don't want the world they created for themselves.In this episode, I want to enable you, the audience of CareerZ Cast, to distill the principles in well-intentioned advice so you can use career wisdom to create a better world and a more fulfilling and less anxious future for yourself.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis was originally recorded as a video, so there are references to a table displayed on screen. For the video version, click here: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerZCast/videosThe original paper by Microsoft Research can be found here: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.07935We have all seen people share their guesses about the effects of Artificial Intelligence adoption in the job market. Because you cannot bet your future on those opinions, the predictions generate anxiety rather than serving as a guide for decisions.What I had not seen until now was a methodical and evidence-based study on that subject. A couple of weeks ago Microsoft researchers published this paper titled “Measuring the Occupational Implications of Generative AI”.Join me in exploring the most interesting bits of the paper, including the lists of jobs on both the surviving and replaced lists. I will also share the link to the original paper so you can read it on your own if you wish.Support the show

Send us Fan MailQuick question: Have you ever  found yourself staring at a spreadsheet you're not actually doing anything with? Maybe you're just... pretending to be busy?Don't worry, you're not alone. Most of us do it. We're all stars in that theater – the act of looking busy, even when we're not. It's weird but it's a real thing. In this video, we're looking behind the scenes and, more importantly, I'm going to provide suggestions on how to manage your slack time better. Let's dive in!#career #careerzcast #success #careeradvice #procrastination #acting #office #rto #busySupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe Amazing Job Interview Success Guide: https://youtu.be/cMxOT4a4lD0AI and Entry Level Jobs: https://youtu.be/q4iLujNM4C8It is 2025, and it is a difficult job market out there. Getting your foot in the door feels harder than ever, even if you have the right qualifications and experience. I have been talking to a lot of people who are feeling frustrated, burnt out, or just plain lost in this job market, so if that is your case, you are NOT alone.In this video, we're cutting through the noise and offering a practical guide to understanding why we have the challenging market and most importantly – what YOU can do right now to not just survive, but to get HIRED.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWorking for Google is a dream for many in the Tech industry. Having the the right skills and experience for the role is table stakes, you need to be prepared and qualify for the job. But what makes the difference and get you the job is being able to effectively demonstrate the cultural attributes compatible with the company culture. That is the "secret" code to get a job at Google. This episode explain what Googleyness is and serves as a hub for your preparation to apply for a job at Google. The complete preparation involves:Framework Thinking: https://youtu.be/ZNf6aMmAK0YJob Interview Guide: https://youtu.be/cMxOT4a4lD0Personal Branding: https://youtu.be/YRGMyFjw2e8Behavioral Interviews: https://youtu.be/btDO7cIPZuUGoogle Culture: https://youtu.be/h7EuYWbQmGwGoogle Compensation: https://youtu.be/q_HbFWSvAiESupport the show

Send us Fan MailHumans compare themselves with others all the time. When it comes to Career Development, that is not a good way to operate, particularly early in your careers. We carve our own professional path and comparing with others who are in a different trajectory at anytime will lead to bad decisions. If you are stuck, take the initiative to move forward, learn and grow.#CareerZCast #career #jobs #successSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWhen I talk to early career professionals struggling with career direction, one of the most common things I hear is "I feel I am not good at anything." In this episode, we discuss the reasons we feel that way and provide a few recommendations on how to move forward, find how to exercise your strengths with motivation in a supportive environment. Navigating early career decisions is hard and setting a growth mindset and an experimentation attitude is important.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this video, I share the answer I gave in a recent media interview to the question "How is AI going to affect the job market in the long term?" The adoption of Artificial Intelligence promises to automate most  of the knowledge work, eliminating many and creating a new generation of occupations for human workers. The same way previous generations had to change their notions of what "real work" is, accepting that someone spending their days in front of a computer reading and typing can be doing productive work, we will need to stretch our notions of what work is. In this video we argue that an important class of future jobs might be living in an artificial environment reminiscent of a immersive video game so that our behavior can be used to improve the understanding of an AI of how humans and the world work. The follow-up video help college students to navigate their education to prepare for success in the future in and environment disrupted by AI technology.#careerzcast #career #jobs #success #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #gaming #videogames #education #future #futureofwork  #viralvideo #technology Support the show

Send us Fan MailStop Balancing: Google's secret to manage complexity. Polarity Management allows avoiding the common act of finding a middle ground compromise between two useful approaches. Should we favor process or creativity? When brainstorming the solution to a tough problem we need to be creative. When we decide to implement a solution we can be process-oriented for efficiency. Polarity Management is about holding both approaches in our toolbox and being able to switch depending on context. That allows for flexible leadership that is useful in complex environments.#CareerZCast #management #leadership #polarity #complexity #googleSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode of CareerZ Cast shares a model and techniques for the setting and management of a personal brand. It includes four pillars: Who you are, Who you want to be, How people perceive you, What people say about you when you are not present. The main argument is that you brand is most powerful when those four components are aligned. We also tell you how to propagate your brand to form a positive reputation that enables you to be a better leader, influencer, decision maker, and a good participant of a community. #PersonalBranding #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyCareer #CareerTips #JobSearch #Leadership #Influence #CommunicationSkills #ReputationManagement #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerZCast #TechnicalMentorship #Networking #BrandManagement #WorkplaceSkills #CareerStrategy #BusinessCommunication #ProfessionalImage #SelfBranding #CareerSuccess #InterviewTipsSupport the show

Send us Fan MailJob Interviews are an imperfect test of the match between candidate and job role. Questions are formulaic and predictable. Hiring Managers need to use their intuition. If people interviewed more often, they would know how to handle the questions. This is why this is the "Amazing Interview Success Guide", it gives you all you need to prepare for the job interview that could change your career. It is based on 30+ years of experience interviewing more than 1000 candidates and being interviewed for roles that included Level 9 Director at Google. This episode covers the Psychology of Job Interviews, Job Interview Preparation, Candidate Positioning for the Job, Handling of Interview Questions, Behavioral Questions, Closing. Share this with anyone going through a job interview in the near future. #careerzcast #JobInterview #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #JobInterviewTips #InterviewQuestions #InterviewPreparation #JobHunting #GetHired #JobInterviewSuccess #InterviewGuide #CareerDevelopment #InterviewHacks #JobInterviewHelp #BehavioralInterview #STARMethod #JobInterviewQuestionsAndAnswers #Career #ProfessionalDevelopment #InterviewTrainingSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIt is a tough job market for the 2025 Class of College Graduates. With macro-economic uncertainty and the adoption of AI technology, predictions are that the number of entry-level jobs in all areas normally taken by college grads will decrease. But it is not all bad news. In this episode, we debunk some some the predictions by people who are hyping up AI and provide clarity and actionable advice on how to navigate the technology disruption to come up on top after the shuffle we will experience in the next decade. #CareerZCast #JobInterview #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Career #ProfessionalDevelopment #ArtifficialIntelligence #AI #Jobs #College #CollegeGrads #Classof2025Support the show

Send us Fan MailJapanese culture values discipline, respect and the collective. Because of that, several Japanese concepts are used today in the West for inspiration in business and life. Ikigai (purpose in life) is the search for the sweet spot where we do what we love and do well, is useful to the world and provides a living. Kaizen (continuous improvement) expresses the power of small consistent actions over time. The Pomodoro technique provides structure for disciplined time management. Hara Hachi Bu teaches us restraint (in food, budget, energy). Soshin tells us to approach tasks with a beginner's mindset, with an open mind. Wabi Sabi is about embracing and finding beauty on imperfection and spare us from perfectionism. Gambaru keeps us focused so we don't give up facing challenges and obstacles. Applying these techniques in our life lead to a more inspired, focused, efficient, rewarding and productive life. #Ikigai #Kaizen #Pomodoro #HaraBachiBu #Soshin #WabiSabi #Gambaru #CareerZCast #CareerSupport the show

Send us Fan MailFramework 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 knowledge that you would be able to do just by studying a topic without structure. #CareerZCast #communication #leadership #frameworkthinking #mentalmodelsSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThe 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 episode that the goal of "Retiring Early" is misguided and incompatible with building a successful and meaning career that would achieve financial independence early. Instead, I recommend focus on finding your "Ikigai" (combination of doing what you love, what you do well, what is useful to others, and financially rewarding) and success and financial independence comes as a consequence. One can then consider retiring early, but I suggest finding purpose through work is a more fulfilling path. #CareerZCast #fire #career #careeradviceSupport the show

Send us Fan MailGoogle 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 responsibility. Anyone leading a team of hundreds is likely to spend most of the time and effort in meetings and that is not different at Google. #google #largetech #leadership #careerSupport the show