Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Category Business Managers At Google
Christopher suggests that aspiring professionals, whether undergraduates or graduate students, should leverage university recruiting programs and entry-level positions advertised on company websites, emphasizing that big companies seek individuals who "know how to think, know how to execute and [are] just like good to work with" regardless of university pedigree; to succeed in the long run, it is most important to identify desired skills for a future role and focus on acquiring them, understanding that entering technology or any field is "a marathon, not a sprint."
University Recruiting, Internships, Entry-Level Positions, Skill Acquisition, Career Planning
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Christopher Speed
Category Business Manager
CSU San Marcos
MBA University of San Diego
Economics
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Technology
Strategic Management and Executive
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Take advantage of internships, especially through university recruiting programs, as a starting point.
2. Don't expect to immediately land your dream job after graduation; focus on skill acquisition to reach your desired role.
3. Companies seek candidates who can think critically, execute effectively, and are good to work with, not just those from top universities.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or graduate student might consider?
One thing I recommend to anyone starting their career, or someone coming back to the workforce after grad school, is to take advantage of internships. In my industry, all companies have university recruiting to find the best and brightest.
Sometimes people think you have to go to an elite school like Harvard or Wharton to get into a big company. That's not true. They're looking for people who know how to think, execute, and are good to work with.
For someone starting out, I'd recommend going through that university recruiting route or the entry-level positions you find on company websites. I think that's a really good starting point for the industry.
Another piece of advice is to remember this is a marathon, not a sprint. There are only so many jobs available in technology, or any field. You won't go from finishing your senior year to working in tech immediately.
That's not a realistic expectation, as there are already many people working in the field and not enough roles. Instead, focus on the job you want in the future and identify the skills you need to acquire to get there. That's what will get you ahead, not just wanting to work in tech. You need to acquire specific skills.