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Career progression is often a result of a number of factors which include skills, achievements, luck and many others. In this series, Aldi talks about what are the things that are within our control and how do we react to those beyond it.

Armand from Mentor Inc. had the opportunity to discuss this very interesting topic with Norton Wang, an early supporter of Mentor Inc. who happens to be a seasoned blockchain engineer and investor in Web3. Norton has a decade of experience in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space and has gone through multiple market cycles in this extremely fast moving space. He studied Computer Science in Cornell University and has worked in various complex DeFi projects since graduating. In this podcast, Norton shares the opportunities that lie ahead for Web3, how the technology can potentially transform the financial services industry and how many people were able to earn a lot of income in 2021 from crypto. He also speaks about why Southeast Asia in particular is relatively quick in adopting the technology and how one can start a career in Web3 by getting involved in various projects.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be working as a tech professional in Silicon Valley? How can one ace their job interviews? Even after getting in, how do you progress professionally? In this Mentor Inc. Career Talks Episode, we had the pleasure to speak with Teddy Ni, a Software Engineer based out of Silicon Valley. Teddy studied computer science in Cornell University and worked as a Software Engineer at LinkedIn right after graduating. In our discussion, Teddy speaks about the experience of working in a fast growing tech company like LinkedIn where he spent 10 years of his professional career, witnessing how the company grew so rapidly and then subsequently acquired by Microsoft. We also discussed how he evaluated candidates in tech job interviews and what qualities he would typically look for in them. More importantly, Teddy shares some awesome actionable insights which you could try to nail that interview and land a job in top tech companies. If you have the curiosity to know about tech jobs in one of the world’s most innovative places, then this podcast is a must listen. Last but not least, please take the time to rate us in your favorite podcast platform and help us improve by giving some reviews about the content.

Feel like boosting your career in 2023? Here are some underrated, easy to implement tools and frameworks which you can immediately try to propel yourself at work. In this maiden Indonesian podcast episode, Mentor Inc. caught up with a career pro, Aninditta Savitry, who has worked in various organizations in different industries from banking, management consulting, telco, startup, and social enterprise. Some companies she had worked at include HSBC, McKinsey and Company, OVO and most recently IDH Indonesia. Anin kindly shared her recipe for success throughout her career including how to find the right job, the importance of having empathy, mistakes to avoid when communicating, handling office politics and many more. Her advices are all very practical and complemented with real-life examples of different use cases in the workplace. Resources: 1. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Tools - McKinsey 7 steps to problem solving https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/how-to-master-the-seven-step-problem-solving-process - The 5 whys https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_whys - The Fishbone Diagram https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishikawa_diagram 2. Communication Techniques - The Pyramid Principle https://jeffkavanaugh.net/pyramid-principle-craft-coherent-explanations/ 3. Project Management - Waterfall https://www.wrike.com/project-management-guide/faq/what-is-waterfall-project-management/ - Agile https://www.apm.org.uk/resources/find-a-resource/agile-project-management/