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When you're applying for a new job, you might think first of salary, remote work possibilities, career progression... but do you think about if you'll LOVE it? David Sluss, professor at ESSEC Business School and academic director of the Global MBA, ESSEC Business School, suggests considering if you'll LOVE a job: will you Learn something, Open new professional connections, provide Value and Visibility, and Enjoy crafting this new role? Learn more about this framework in his Fast Company piece!

My new piece in FastCompany… “The best job for your career growth might not be the most obvious one” – especially within hyper-growth startups and scaleups… “Preplanned career paths are rare within startups and scaleups. Since [many] startup and scaleup roles don’t always ‘fit’ [preplanned career paths], many professionals are losing out on high career growth opportunities. That’s why we need a different approach….” To see if the job "fits," I present a “scalable” framework with one key question: “Will you L.O.V.E. this new role?” - Will I LEARN something new – whether in content or process? - Will I OPEN access to new professional connections? - Will I provide VALUE and visibility? - Will I ENJOY crafting the new role? Enjoy the read - click below! Let me know your thoughts…  https://lnkd.in/gwWwnZ2n Special thank you to Julia Smith for opening this publication avenue! #leadershipdevelopment #growthmindset #scaling Jérôme Barthélemy Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi Kentia GALLET Daphné Mathieu Delgrange Audrey Mathieux Claire Szlingier Spencer Harrison Tatiana V. Eric Halvorsen Nicolas Landrin Jean-Michel Deligny ESSEC's Leading@Scale Chair Global MBA, ESSEC Business School ESSEC Executive Education ESSEC Knowledge

Seek out positions that offer intense, fast-paced, and diverse experiences that propel your skills and knowledge at an accelerated rate. Such positions are typically found in high-growth industries, startups, or roles that demand rapid learning and high responsibility. However, it's important to note that these roles can also come with high stress and demands, requiring resilience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to personal and professional growth. #Contramindisms #ContramindsPodcast #RapidLearning #HighResponsibility #AdaptabilitySkills #ProfessionalGrowth #DynamicRoles #ResilienceInWork

In today’s evolving job market, the debate between being a generalist or a specialist is more relevant than ever. 📊 With the rise of startups and evolving roles, this discussion has become even more intense. 💹 So, which is better? Is there a universal answer? Let’s explore. 🔍 Generalists are versatile problem-solvers with broad knowledge across many areas. They have diverse interests, skills, and hobbies, and they thrive on creating new things and setting up business processes where none exist. Their adaptability is crucial, especially in early-stage startups and family-run businesses that require quick pivots and innovative thinking. 🎯 Specialists, on the other hand, are experts in a specific field, focusing deeply on a particular area or topic. They build extensive knowledge in their niche and are often hired to lead projects that require in-depth technical expertise. Specialists bring advanced understanding, allowing for high-quality work and innovation. They are the go-to experts for solving complex problems within their domain. Both generalists and specialists bring unique strengths and face their own challenges. Generalists provide adaptability, while specialists bring deep expertise. 🧠 Additionally, there exists a gray area where the lines between these two types of employees blur, creating a blend of skills and expertise. 🤝🏻 Starting your career or spending the initial years as a generalist can be beneficial. It helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses and discover what drives and motivates you. Jumping directly into a specialist role right after graduation can be risky because there is often a significant difference between academic learning and real-world work. It’s important to experience different job roles and industries and experiment before deciding to become a specialist. Alternatively, you might remain a generalist for as long as you wish. Ultimately, both Generalists and Specialists play vital roles in organizations and offer pathways to significant career growth. ✅ Which do you resonate with more, being a generalist or a specialist? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! 👇🏻 Co-authored by: Ayushi Khandhar & CA Janavi Lakhani #generalists #specialists #crossfunctional #startups

In today’s evolving job market, the debate between being a generalist or a specialist is more relevant than ever. 📊 With the rise of startups and evolving roles, this discussion has become even more intense. 💹 So, which is better? Is there a universal answer? Let’s explore. 🔍 Generalists are versatile problem-solvers with broad knowledge across many areas. They have diverse interests, skills, and hobbies, and they thrive on creating new things and setting up business processes where none exist. Their adaptability is crucial, especially in early-stage startups and family-run businesses that require quick pivots and innovative thinking. 🎯 Specialists, on the other hand, are experts in a specific field, focusing deeply on a particular area or topic. They build extensive knowledge in their niche and are often hired to lead projects that require in-depth technical expertise. Specialists bring advanced understanding, allowing for high-quality work and innovation. They are the go-to experts for solving complex problems within their domain. Both generalists and specialists bring unique strengths and face their own challenges. Generalists provide adaptability, while specialists bring deep expertise. 🧠 Additionally, there exists a gray area where the lines between these two types of employees blur, creating a blend of skills and expertise. 🤝🏻 Starting your career or spending the initial years as a generalist can be beneficial. It helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses and discover what drives and motivates you. Jumping directly into a specialist role right after graduation can be risky because there is often a significant difference between academic learning and real-world work. It’s important to experience different job roles and industries and experiment before deciding to become a specialist. Alternatively, you might remain a generalist for as long as you wish. Ultimately, both Generalists and Specialists play vital roles in organizations and offer pathways to significant career growth. ✅ Which do you resonate with more, being a generalist or a specialist? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! 👇🏻 Co-authored by: Ayushi Khandhar & CA Janavi Lakhani #generalists #specialists #crossfunctional #startups

"Facing tough challenges now helps create a better future later." “When you face tough challenges, life gets easier later. But if you always take the easy way, things might get harder later on.” In the early years, we have a lot of energy to work and tackle challenges. But as we grow older, our ability to face challenges and handle problems tends to slow down. Let's understand this with an example: After completing degrees like B.Tech, MCA, or M.Tech many students choose to work at large companies (MNCs). Do you know why? Because it feels easier. In many MNCs, you may only need to work on 3-4 tasks a year. People think, “I’ve landed my dream job, there’s no stress, and life is great.” But they don’t realize what they’re giving up. By choosing the easy path now, they might face difficulties later. Ten years down the line, they could find themselves stuck with limited career growth, even at a salary of 20-25 LPA. On the flip side, working with startups may seem more challenging at first, but it can lead to greater opportunities in the future. Startups come with uncertainties and more demanding work, but they often offer competitive salaries and, most importantly, invaluable learning experiences that help you grow faster in your career. After 10 years, if you compare both paths, you’ll see a big difference. Someone who chose the harder path in a startup may have gained more skills, grown personally, and advanced professionally. It’s not that growth doesn’t happen in MNCs, but in startups, the pace of growth is often much faster. In fact, I’ve seen people leave MNCs to join startups. Why? Because they weren’t getting what they needed in MNCs—whether it was personal growth, new challenges, or greater learning opportunities. So, the choice is yours—what kind of career do you want to build? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #CareerGrowth #StartupsVsMNCs #ChallengeYourself #CareerChoices #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureSuccess #StartupLife #LearningAndGrowth #CareerPath

💡 **Are you leveraging automation enough in your DevOps workflow?** As DevOps continues to evolve, automation isn’t just a benefit—it’s a necessity. The key to scaling infrastructure, improving speed, and reducing human error lies in mastering automation tools that allow you to focus on higher-level tasks. Here are **3 practical ways** to boost automation in your DevOps process: 1. **Integrate CI/CD pipelines** with tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate code testing and deployment. 2. **Automate infrastructure provisioning** using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, ensuring consistent environments across dev, staging, and production. 3. **Implement auto-scaling strategies** in Kubernetes to dynamically adjust resources based on traffic, preventing both over-provisioning and downtime. 🔧 **Actionable step:** Start small—automate one repetitive task today and measure the time saved. Gradually expand automation across your infrastructure for long-term benefits. 💬 **What’s one task in your DevOps workflow that you’ve automated recently? Share your experiences below!** #DevOps #Automation #CICD #Jenkins #GitLabCI #Kubernetes #Terraform #CloudComputing #Productivity

🚀 Unlock Your Career Potential: In today's competitive job market, startups offer unmatched opportunities for growth and innovation. Here's why diving into a startup could be your career's game-changer: ♦️Rapid Learning Curve: Startups provide hands-on experience across various roles, accelerating your learning and skill development. ♦️Impactful Contributions: Your ideas and efforts directly contribute to the company's success, fostering a sense of ownership and impact. ♦️Entrepreneurial Spirit: Embrace a culture of innovation and agility that encourages creativity and problem-solving. ♦️Career Growth Potential: Opportunities for advancement are often faster in startups, with potential for leadership roles early in your career. ♦️Diverse Experiences: Gain exposure to diverse projects and challenges, broadening your expertise and adaptability. Ready to propel your career forward? Explore the startup world and unleash your potential! 🚀 #StartupCareers #CareerGrowth #Innovation #ApoorvaJindal ♻️ Repost to help someone else. 🔔 Follow me for daily posts like this.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝. I cannot overstate the immense value that starting your career at a startup can provide. While the path of least resistance may be joining a large, established corporation, I encourage recent graduates to strongly consider the startup route. At a startup, you'll have the rare opportunity to help build core business processes and systems from the ground up. This hands-on, cross-functional experience is simply unparalleled. You'll develop a nuanced understanding of how a company functions as a whole - a contextual knowledge that will be an invaluable asset, no matter your long-term career trajectory. In contrast, large organizations often require new hires to simply execute on pre-existing workflows. While you may gain depth in a specialized domain, your overall scope of experience will be more limited. The startup journey is not without its challenges - the pace is frenetic, the workload heavy, and the future uncertain. But navigating this crucible forges incredibly valuable skills. Adaptability, resourcefulness, and an ability to thrive in ambiguity are all qualities that will serve you exceptionally well, both now and in the years to come. So if you're a recent graduate, I strongly encourage you to seriously consider joining a startup. While it may be the road less traveled, the rewards in terms of your personal and professional development will be immense. Dare to be a pioneer, and watch your career soar. I am 𝖣𝗋𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗇 𝗍𝗈 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗇𝖾𝖼𝗍, 𝗅𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗇, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗆𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝖺 𝖻𝖾𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗉𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾. 𝖫𝖾𝗍'𝗌 𝗃𝗈𝗂𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝗋𝖼𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖿𝗈𝗋𝗀𝖾 𝗆𝖾𝖺𝗇𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖿𝗎𝗅 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗉𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗂𝗇𝗌𝗉𝗂𝗋𝖾 𝗉𝗈𝗌𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾🤝 #CareerAdvice #StartupLife #GraduateOpportunities

🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 🌟 As the hiring season kicks in, many new graduates stand at a crossroads, pondering the path to take: Startup or MNC? Let me share two stories that might help illuminate the journey ahead. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝟭: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🚀 Meet Sarah. Fresh out of college, she joins a vibrant startup. Here, her role is diverse, her impact immediate, and her learning curve steep. In the first week, she's brainstorming with the CEO, coding late into the night, and even dabbling in marketing. The startup world is exhilarating and chaotic, filled with potential and uncertainty. 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙠𝙨: Hands-on Experience: Sarah is involved in all facets of the business. Rapid Growth: Skills and career progression are swift. Innovation Hub: Creativity and new ideas are always welcome. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨: Instability: Startups can be volatile, with high risks. Long Hours: Work-life balance can be a challenge. Limited Resources: Smaller teams mean fewer resources. 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝟮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗡𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 🌍 Then there's John, who chooses to join a multinational corporation. His days are structured, roles well-defined, and resources plentiful. In his first month, he undergoes comprehensive training, interacts with a global team, and enjoys the perks of stability and benefits. The corporate world is systematic and expansive, offering a different set of opportunities. 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙠𝙨: Stability: MNCs provide job security and extensive benefits. Networking: Access to a global network of professionals. Resource Availability: Ample resources and structured training programs. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨: Specialization: Roles can be highly specialized, limiting diverse experiences. Hierarchy: Decision-making can be slow due to layers of management. Less Agility: Innovation can sometimes be stifled by bureaucracy. Whether you choose the startup's dynamism or the MNC's structure, remember: there’s no wrong path. It's all about finding the right fit for your career aspirations and personal growth. 🌱 If you are already on a road, please share your feedback for others. #CareerChoices #Graduates #Startups #MNC #JobSearch #CareerGrowth