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Nicole Young in the video "Breaking into Tech Through Startups" discusses the advantages of working for a startup company, especially for those seeking to break into the tech industry with little experience. By working for startups, individuals get an opportunity to learn new skills rapidly, work on various areas related to the business, and grow in a short period. Furthermore, many startups hire people from different backgrounds and are more open to training new talent. According to Nicole, working in startups allows for cross-collaboration, letting employees see into other areas of the business, which might not be possible in more established companies. However, she also points to the fast-paced nature of startups, which can lead to burnout, so setting expectations and boundaries is necessary for prevention.
In this section, Nicole Young highlights the benefits of working in a startup company, especially for those who are looking to break into the tech industry with little experience. Working for startups provides the opportunity to learn new skills and grow in a short period of time. Most startups are open to hiring and training people from different backgrounds and experiences. Additionally, working in startups allows for cross-collaboration and the ability to see into other areas of the business which might not be possible in more established companies. Overall, Nicole believes that working for startups provided her with the opportunity to forge her own path in the tech industry.
In this section, the speaker discusses how she was able to get her foot in the door in the tech industry with no prior experience and how other people can do the same. She introduces a program called Careers which offers live classes, online internships and one-on-one mentorship to help people break into tech careers without a coding or tech background. She also shares her experiences working for startups, specifically the benefits of working on smaller teams where she was able to learn technical skills from developers and engineers and access resources to learn coding. Additionally, she emphasizes the opportunity to move laterally or diagonally into different positions within startups due to their size and structure.
In this section, the speaker discusses the benefits of working for a startup. One of the advantages is that you get the opportunity to learn a lot of new things and gain experience in different areas related to the business. Startups offer a wider range of work and allow employees to contribute value in areas that align with their career goals. The speaker emphasizes that there is a lot less bureaucracy in startups, and people are generally more open to trying new things and taking on additional responsibilities, leading to a significant amount of career growth. However, the speaker warns that working in the startup culture can be fast paced and lead to burnout, so self-care is crucial, and to set expectations and boundaries to prevent overworking.
In this section, the speaker shares their personal experience of starting out with zero experience or background in tech and working for startups. They highlight the impact working for a startup can have on one's career and the ability to forge their own path and experiment to find the right fit. The speaker encourages viewers to consider exploring career opportunities in startups, particularly with the career tracks offered by Careerist.
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