Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Strategic Partner Managers At YouTube
Victor, a Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube, advises that while internships are valuable, entry-level positions in big tech are becoming less common. The experience gained in a fast-paced "startup environment," where one "has to be kind of your own owner," is highly beneficial and often preferred by larger tech companies like YouTube.
Tech Industry, Entry-Level Positions, Startup Experience, Career Development, Networking
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Victor Mello
Strategic Partner Manager
YouTube
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in Brazil, 2015
not applicable
Engineering - Electrical
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Technology
Sales and Client Management
International Student, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Summer internships are valuable opportunities for entry-level positions.
2. The tech industry is shifting, with fewer entry-level roles in large companies.
3. Startup experience is highly beneficial, even before joining bigger tech firms, as it provides valuable skills and a fast-paced learning environment.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
I'll speak more broadly about the tech industry. Obviously, there are summer internship opportunities, which is something I did and definitely recommend.
As the industry changes, I've noticed there are fewer entry-level positions in big tech companies right now. Something that really helped me in my career was starting within startup environments.
Big tech companies like that kind of professional profile – people with startup experience. Because startup environments are extremely fast-paced and dynamic, you have to be the owner of what you're doing. Having that entrepreneurial spirit definitely helps within big tech.
So, even if you can't join a big tech company straightaway, having startup experience beforehand will enrich your experience and knowledge, preparing you for that next step to join a big tech company afterwards.