Archive - The Skip

How to find a mentor and build a rewarding relationship

Having a career-building framework is more critical and has more facets than you might realize

Nov 19, 2023 •

September 2023

5 Rules That Will Drive a Long, Healthy Career

A compelling story, a superpower (or two), some luck – and betting on yourself – can help take you where you want to go.

Sep 24, 2023 •

August 2023

Open Doors in Your Career by Unlocking the Dark Side of Your Superpower

In the shadow of any strength is a weakness that should (and can) be overcome

Aug 20, 2023 •

June 2023

6 Superpowers to Seek Out as a Product Manager

Advancing in today’s environment means honing one or two of these skills

Jun 25, 2023 •

May 2023

Understanding the recent evolution of head of product roles

In 2023, startups and Big Tech are proving more attractive than growth-stage companies

May 28, 2023 •

How Big Tech, management and IC roles have changed

Today’s climate favors Big Tech and individual contributors more than ever

May 14, 2023 •

April 2023

Should I join (or leave) an ex-hypergrowth company?

Recent market conditions have made this stage of company undesirable

Apr 30, 2023 •

February 2023

How equity in tech companies works

A guide to understanding and maximizing the stock in your compensation package.

Feb 19, 2023 •

Experts from four top tech companies discuss career transitions

Advice from Calendly, ClickUp, Divvy Homes, and Rubrik head of products.

Feb 5, 2023 •

January 2023

Steering clear of all-too-common career pitfalls

Conventional wisdom doesn’t always apply to you and your career moves

Jan 29, 2023 •

Crafting a successful career framework

Five questions that you should consider before any transition

Jan 22, 2023 •

Launching The Skip Podcast

I’m pleased to announce The Skip Podcast, an extension to the Skip Newsletter, devoted to helping tech professionals get ahead in their career. I will…

Jan 16, 2023 •

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