The Skip Podcast Are you short changing your career by not managing people?
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Dec 11, 2023 In this episode, the host introduces a new segment called live coaching where they discuss the career prospects of a highly skilled technical problem solver. They provide advice on framing and explaining work to recruiters and managers, and discuss the importance of developing management skills for career growth. They also discuss the strategy of connecting with talent teams at venture capitalists to find job opportunities.
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IC Career Path Challenges
- Individual Contributors (IC) with deep technical skills solve complex problems yet face challenges in interviews about lacking direct reports.
- Career progression for ICs can still lead to executive roles if framed around impact, not just team size.
Tailor Pitch to Company Needs
- Identify if a company has a product ambiguity or team ambiguity problem to tailor your pitch.
- If the company struggles with product-market fit, emphasize hands-on, cross-functional influence over team size.
Use Venture Talent Teams
- Approach venture capital talent teams to find early-stage startup roles suited to hands-on PMs.
- Building relationships with these talent teams can lead to multiple opportunities beyond immediate openings.