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The No. 1 smartest thing you can say in any job interview, according to a LinkedIn career expert
- Andrew McCaskill, a LinkedIn career expert, emphasizes the critical art of effective communication in job interviews.
- He advises that interviews are akin to a performance requiring rehearsal to instill confidence. McCaskill highlights a key strategy: concluding with a statement that emphasizes enthusiasm and confidence in one's fit for the role.
- This closing pitch, he asserts, should assert your keen interest in the position, aligning your skills with the job's requirements succinctly. Such a proactive approach aims to leave a lasting impression on hiring managers by showcasing both enthusiasm and self-assurance in your abilities.
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Infosys announces sops for employees open to transfer to Hubballi campus
- Infosys has launched a new transfer policy offering up to Rs 8 lakh in incentives for employees willing to relocate to its Hubballi campus.
- Aimed at enhancing its presence in tier-2 cities like Hubballi, the policy targets employees at band 2 and above, encouraging them to explore career opportunities in the Mumbai-Karnataka region.
- This initiative aligns with Infosys' strategy to optimize infrastructure usage and foster local talent development. Karnataka's industries minister MB Patil praised the move for promoting regional growth and community ties. The policy underscores Infosys' commitment to innovation and employee welfare in the technology sector.
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Zomato CEO asks delivery partners about perks of the job; here's what they said
- Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal interviewed three delivery partners about their work experience. They highlighted the job's flexibility and independence as key benefits.
- Umesha from Bengaluru appreciated being his own boss, while Vinish from Thiruvananthapuram valued the freedom to take leaves without asking permission. Jaswinder Singh from Chandigarh noted the lack of hierarchy and responsive team leaders.
- Goyal shared these insights on social media, emphasizing their feedback to improve systems. This comes amid criticism from comedian Kunal Kamra about the working conditions and transparency regarding delivery partners' incomes and working hours.
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Indian woman asked for height, weight, full length photo by HR during recruitment process
- Vaishnavi, a marketing professional, criticized HR practices in India after a luxury hospitality chain requested her height, weight, bank statements, and a full-length photo during a recruitment process for a non-customer-facing role.
- She expressed shock on social media, denouncing the request as sexist and highlighting outdated practices like asking for previous salary slips. Vaishnavi's outcry sparked widespread concern online, with users questioning the relevance and privacy implications of such demands.
- She emphasized the need for hiring based on skills rather than appearance, deeming the requests a red flag for potential discrimination or negligence in HR standards.
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Hard-won lessons building 0 to 1 inside Atlassian | Tanguy Crusson (Head of Jira Product Discovery)
- In this article, Tanguy Crusson, the product lead for Jira Product Discovery at Atlassian shares lessons learned from building 0 to 1. He shares candid stories about what worked, what didn't, and his many hard-won lessons learned about how to successfully build a venture from zero to one inside a large company.
- When launching new products within companies that have already seen some success, it's easy to assume that your existing playbooks will work again, but what got you here won't take you there. You need to define, test, and validate your assumptions. Creating scarcity can help you in emulating startup starvation.
- Atlassian uses a four-phase approach to launching new products and deciding whether to invest in them further: 1) Wonder, 2) Explore, 3) Make and 4) Impact.
- The most likely outcome when launching a new product is failure. Therefore, it's important to ground new product launches in this reality so that you can deter the company from over-investing.
- Success for new products should be measured differently from existing ones, both in terms of metrics and time horizons. New products should be judged by whether the team is answering the right questions at the right pace and is still excited about the new bet's potential.
- Articulate the "why now" factor in any proposal or business case. This could involve highlighting the perishable nature of the opportunity or explaining why delaying action could mean missing out on significant benefits or advantages.
- Tanguy shares lessons learned from building Atlassian's HipChat and Statuspage, including how to avoid common pitfalls like competitive myopia and premature scaling, and tactics for protecting your 'ugly babies.'
- Tanguy also stresses the importance of having a 'why now' factor and the power of 'lighthouse users,' as well as balancing innovation with personal well-being.
- Atlassian's four-phase approach to launching new products includes proving there is a problem with a big enough market size to justify investment and articulating the 'why now' factor in any proposal or business case.
- Innovating in large companies is challenging. Creating scarcity, emulating startup starvation, and focusing on answering the right questions at the right pace can help achieve success in building 0 to 1 inside a large company.
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Leah's Leadership Guide - Part 4: Grow
- Leadership is all about creating alignment and inspiring people to move.
- IC Leadership (leading without managing people) is a huge unlock in career to understand that leading more people than managing.
- Growing in front of employees is an active part of alignment that sets an example to lead by.
- Personal growth means welcoming the thought to improve further constantly.
- One may hold power over others but that doesn't mean they got everything under control.
- Less feedback can inflate egos and leads to ineffective leadership style.
- Less than 30% of people feel open challenging the culture of the organization.
- Building trust, being specific about admitting mistakes, etc., helps in creating an open culture.
- Continuous feedback can be taken from peers to improve.
- Good feedback is uncomfortable, active fostering is important instead of being defensive.
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The Evolution of NBA Earnings: From Jordan and LeBron to Luka Doncic's Billion-Dollar Potential
- Michael Jordan earned $94 million and LeBron James is expected to surpass $500 million in salary by the time he retires, marking them as the highest earners of their respective eras in the NBA.
- Luka Doncic, a young star for the Dallas Mavericks, has the potential to earn over $1 billion in his career, possibly making more money in a single season than Jordan did in his entire career.
- NBA salaries are increasing significantly, with future players potentially earning up to $100 million per season.
- The demand for live sports on television remains strong, making it a key attraction for both traditional TV networks and streaming platforms seeking to draw subscribers.
- The NBA’s profitable rights deals are expected to bring an unprecedented influx of cash, dramatically reshaping the economic landscape of the sport.
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How to use Perplexity in your PM work
- Chatbot tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are quickly becoming de facto co-pilots for product managers.
- Over 50% of PMs who responded are now using a chatbot daily, and 85% are using one weekly
- Robert Bye, a PM at Figma, shared a common sentiment: Things are changing fast.
- Perplexity is one of the most mentioned chatbots for PMs after ChatGPT.
- Product managers use Perplexity to do their work in various ways, including growth strategy, market research, benchmarks, best practices, and technical jargon.
- Perplexity provides help in growth accounting, referral program, reverse trial, advertising campaigns and app store optimization techniques.
- Perplexity assists in finding benchmarks like open rates, retention rate, CSAT, and NPS scores from top technology companies like Notion and Deel.
- With Perplexity, PMs can understand notions AI go-to-market strategy and most in-app localization tools.
- Perplexity can explain technical jargon like Kubernetes, REST, and DAU/MU.
- Lenny's Newsletter is a valuable resource, sharing insights on building products, driving growth, and accelerating one's career.
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Here are 4 future job market trends for 2024
- More Competition for Remote Work: Remote jobs, comprising 10% of listings but receiving 46% of applications, are highly sought after.
- Rise of AI and Automation: AI is expected to replace repetitive roles while creating opportunities in AI and data science.
- Increasing Demand for Green Jobs: The focus on sustainability is driving growth in green jobs, particularly in renewable energy sectors.
- Tech Volatility Causes More Job Movement: Tech layoffs are pushing professionals to non-tech sectors integrating AI.
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How to Spot Good Case Studies
- To build deeper understanding using case studies, it's important to understand the usefulness and drawbacks of cases.
- Domains like business and product management aren’t structured domains, which is why case studies are a powerful way to study them.
- Case studies enable understanding of the context of different problems and how people solved them.
- Applying wrong analogies can be a drawback of using case studies, as they can lead to an ineffective solution.
- Good case studies include user knowledge, industry knowledge, product path, and internal context.
- Long-form articles are often good case studies, provided they cover all the required aspects.
- The reliability of the source is also an important factor to consider while looking for good case studies.
- Counter-factual evidence to challenge the narrative can also affect the quality of a case study.
- Case studies written by founders and operators, such as those used by Harvard Business School, are often more effective.
- Social media posts and news articles can often be sources of narrative bias when dealing with case studies.
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Saurabh Netravalkar's LinkedIn profile is viral as Oracle techie scripts US win against Pakistan in T20 World Cup
- Indian-origin cricketer Saurabh Netravalkar's LinkedIn profile is making waves as he spearheaded the USA team to victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
- Balancing his career in cricket with a corporate stint at Oracle, Netravalkar's transition from engineering to cricket has captured attention. The Mumbai-born player, aged 32, impressed with his bowling prowess against Pakistan, earning accolades both on and off the field.
- His academic and cricketing achievements showcased on LinkedIn have sparked humor and admiration online. Oracle, his employer, celebrated the historic win, highlighting Netravalkar's dual talents in engineering and cricket.
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This popular resume advice is ‘a waste of time’, says former head of talent acquisition at Nike
- When applying for a job, many experts suggest tailoring your resume to each job description. However, James Hudson, former head of talent acquisition at Nike, disagrees.
- He argues that customizing resumes for every role is "a waste of time." Hudson explains that job descriptions are often managed by compensation teams and may not reflect a hiring manager's actual needs.
- Instead, he advises having one stellar resume that highlights your unique career journey. Focus on recent experiences, detailing responsibilities and results using the formula: “Accomplished X as measured by Y by doing Z.” This approach, he believes, better showcases your qualifications and fit for the role.
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"No Goodbyes": Employee Describes Sudden Layoffs Affecting 80% Of Team
- An employee (@AnonymousEmployee123) shared a poignant post about a recent layoff at their company.
- Around 80% of the team was let go, and the post, with over 9,400 upvotes, details the impersonal handling of the situation. There was no chance to bid farewell to colleagues, leaving many feeling adrift.
- Despite personal struggles among those let go, the poster expressed surprise at being retained, despite their lax work habits. The guilt of staying while others were let go weighed heavily. Comments on the post varied, with some suggesting a pay raise in exchange for increased workload, while others advised seeking new opportunities promptly.
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HR issues warning to employee for social media, streaming Netflix use during work hours
- A LinkedIn post by Sumit Mishra shared that his friend Rishika received a warning from HR for using Instagram, Netflix, Naukri.com, and Ajio.com during work hours.
- The company had previously warned her for watching interviews while on duty. Additionally, colleagues reported that she and another employee took coffee pouches, sugar sachets, Maggi, forks, and disposable plates from the office pantry for personal use, which HR deemed as theft.
- The post gained over 400 likes and numerous comments, with many agreeing that HR's actions were justified and emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional conduct and integrity at work.
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TBM 292: Friction, Documentation, and Product Tools
- Bullet journaling, a lofi analog personal organization, can be used as a model for migration because of its benefits in better prioritization and separation of signals from noise. Low-tech documents and manual repetition can help many teams, instead of specialized goal-setting products and tracking tools. Simple to-do-lists and state history and a mechanism to reflect can help improve the Say-Try-Do-Understood ratio of an organization, which is often meaningless without state history. The friction of manual migration is a feature and not a bug, creating a forcing function to inspire thoughtfulness and integrate new information. Teams should use simple/static documents and keep a "running snapshot" of the state rather than complex tools for better management.
- The benefits of migration include surfacing what is worth the effort, becoming aware of actions and separation of signals from noise.
- Manual copying of tasks from a backlog to a new piece of paper allows time to pause and consider each item, which isn't possible with digital productivity systems.
- Structured digital systems generally show the current state not the state history unlike bullet journaling that creates state history through logging, regular reviews, and migrations.
- The Say-Try-Do-Understood ratio, which organizations often obsess about, is meaningless without state history and a mechanism to reflect or migrate what has been done.
- Fancy products that offer syncing, automatic reporting, and easy updating sound good on paper, but simple/static documents and keeping a running snapshot of the state are more useful for better management.
- A simple to-do list and migration can help teams understand information asymmetries, which hinder communication and performance.
- The friction is a feature not a bug, creating a forcing function to inspire thoughtfulness and integrate new information.
- Simple/static documents and manual repetition are likely to be better than fancy products that promise syncing, auto-magic updates, etc.
- Teams should always ask whether using Google Docs, Google Slides or a wall is more feasible before spinning up complex tools, and always learn from migration to improve productivity.
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