High future earnings, stability, and potential for innovation make the tech companies attractive to Gen Z students, especially international students.
In this episode, we interviewed Nora and Saya, who both joined large U.S. based tech companies after a short career in consulting. They shared their experience and outlook into the industry.
Here are some key insights shared by our guests:
Landing your first job is incredibly difficult (especially now) regardless of your nationality and interests, so don't be too hard on yourself if you don't get your "dream job".
We know it's hard but try not to let getting a visa sponsorship, staying in the U.S. and getting a "well-paying" job be your only selection criteria when starting your career. It limits your path while searching for a first job.
Compared to traditional industries and even consulting, tech industry tends to offer more opportunity for ownership, a steeper learning curve and exposure to end-to-end business operations.