Truth about working at Big Tech: Is it worth the hype?

Is big tech worth the hype? In this video I compare & contrast big tech vs smaller tech companies. Also, if you are looking to level up your career and land a job at big tech, visit Interview Kickstart to get started: learn.interviewkickstart.com/?utm_source=YouTube&u…

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
01:17 Impact & Growth
04:25 Career Trajectory & Mobility
06:29 Compensation & Benefits
10:08 Hiring & Interviews
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