How to Build a Career in Tech: The best advice from founders, investors, and world-changing leaders.
What am I supposed to do with my life?
How do find my purpose?
Is going to college or getting a post-graduate degree worth it?
How do find a great job when don't have experience yet?
Do I have what it takes to start a company?
What do I do if I want to change careers, but don't know how?
How do I pay the bills and pursue my passions at the same time?
These are some of the big questions we ask ourselves when carving our career paths-whether we're still in col
lege and want to break into an industry, or we want to switch careers after being in the workforce.
It's hard to find the right advice because everyone's career path iS so different. Some of us will choose to build
our careers at large companies; others will start their own companies right out of school. Some of us will pursue
higher education; others will drop out of high school or college early. Some of us will know what we want to do
right away; and for most of us, a career path will look directionless for awhile, with many twists and turns along
the way.
At Product Hunt, we're big believers in learning from the successes, failures, and stories of others. When it
comes to a topic as complex and impactful as choosing--or changing-a career, standing on the shoulders of
giants is particularly important. This book is meant to serve as a resource of inspiration and knowledge from
leaders in tech.
Over the past few years, we've interviewed hundreds of the best entrepreneurs, creatives, and thought leaders
around the world. We sifted through thousands of thoughtful questions and answers, with the Product Hunt com
munity's help, to put together the ultimate guide to help you navigate your career-whether you're fresh out of
school, looking to make a career shift, building a network in a new city, working on a side hustle, or creating a a
company from the ground up. In this book, you'll find wisdom from dozens of people about:
How to choose your career path when starting out
How to break into a new industry
Overcoming professional fears and challenges
Choosing the right education experience for yourself
How to a become a successful entrepreneur
Becoming a great leader and building a stellar team
The best (and worst) career advice ever received
...and sO much more from entrepreneurs, celebrities, investors, and thought leaders such as: