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What are some Jobs that will allow me to work in tech/google?
I'm a high school junior and would like to learn more about the tech field. I would love to learn about the different opportunities the tech field offers. I can also join clubs and get myself involved.
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Kyle’s Answer
Hi Jim, looking at other answers, I agree to focus on computer science, AI, machine learning, data science.....However to specifically work at Google, there is no magic formula. Google hires top people in their field regardless if computer science background so if you aspire to work at Google, you aspire to be top of the class. You might also want to look at Google Venture Capital arm/division and see what Google is investing in terms of future technology since tech moves so fast you want to be in the know about a lot of different things as you move away from academic world.
Thank you for giving me advice.
Jim
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Michael’s Answer
The Tech/Engineering world is a fantastic place to hone and master your skills, and it allows you to move into different parts of the tech world that have ties and integration aspects. As an example, if you work for a tech company like Verizon and you are a network engineer you have the ability to not only design network solutions that use fiber optic technology, but you also need to layer on things like Software Defined WAN technology, then Professional Services so you can integrate deploy and integrate applications that support users. In today's world there is also almost always a cloud component so you get to work with companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Equinix and others, and networks also need security built into them so you can design in network security, both within the network as well as at the edge of the network. Wireless technologies come into the mix as well when designing solutions for customers to you get to work in Wireless components like Fixed Wireless Access, Wireless devices, and device management. The Tech/Engineering world is a fantastic place to think about having a career in. There lots of internships, early in career programs as well as tech companies that you should start looking into as well and that will give you a good indication of whether or not you want to pursue a tech/engineering career.
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
Jim
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Nagam’s Answer
One job you may want to look into is Product Management. Product Management allows you to work with different teams on projects that make a product come to life. You have to understand what customer's need and design a product that meets their need. In building that product, you will work with marketing, sales, engineering, legal, and many other teams to create that product. Google has many products such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive. Each of these are a product that was developed by a Product Management team. If that is something that interests you, in the future, you may want to get an MBA (Master's of Business) and you can work at big tech companies like Google, Meta, Apple, Dell and others.
Thank you so much, Nagam!
Jim
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Jessica’s Answer
Hi! Along with the other answer, it is important to narrow down what aspect of technology you want to get into. There is so much you could do. Do you want to target software, network or cloud engineering? Do you want to target cybersecurity? Do you want to work with AI? Once you narrow it down a bit more, you can then plan our your path. You can take specific classes that target that goal, attend bootcamps or other programs, join clubs, etc. to help gain that experience. A 4-year degree in computer science or a more specific field is fantastic but if you choose that route, ensure you work to get internships or other side roles that will help you gain hands-on experience! That hands-on experience will help you stand out amongst the other applicants!
Thank you for giving me advice.
Jim
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Fabíola’s Answer
I would suggest you get a degree in computer science, engineering, or other related STEM degrees. However, tech companies are relaxing the requirement for a 4-year degree so if you have classes at your High School about coding, I suggest you take those and participate in tech-related competitions such as Vex Robotics to build up your resume. Also, getting certification in coding, CAD or other software will help you obtain your dream job.
Please keep in mind that even though they are relaxing the requirement for a 4-year degree, it will be really hard to move up in a tech company without one.
Please keep in mind that even though they are relaxing the requirement for a 4-year degree, it will be really hard to move up in a tech company without one.
Your advice was so helpful!
Jim
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Jessica’s Answer
Agree with the other posts, STEM and specifically computer engineering is a great place to start in terms of education. The most in-demand job at Google and the other big tech companies is software engineer but there is a growing demand in the data analytics field (data scientist) and there are a lot of "business" roles (product manager, product marketing specialist, business developer, etc) that support these fields with a lot of opportunity as well. It's good to find what part of the tech field you are most interested in and build a career path around that.
Thank you for giving me advice.
Jim
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Wade’s Answer
Jim - Having conversations and informative interviews with people who work in different areas of the technology sector would allow you to narrow your focus as well. Find individuals around you or your community that are in different roles so you can get a more specific idea of the area of tech you'd be interested in working in.