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Career planning - Valenco case study #12 - Hamid - To stay or not to stay?
Looking at the immaculately manicured foliage in the one-acre backyard of his home in central New Jersey, Hamid feels he has come a long way. Growing up in the by lanes of Ahmedabad, he would see some of his neighbors suit up and head to offices every day. It was his aspiration that one day he too would wear a suit to office. Dreams Graduating from the local engineering college, he landed a job with an IT services company as a project technologist. Hamid was the best dressed
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Navigating External Events: Risks and Opportunities for Your Career
Understanding the likely impact of macro trends will help you manage your career, mitigate risks and open paths for new professional opportunities.
Mar 25 min read


Career planning - Valenco case study #11 - Sachin - ride out turbulence or move?
Working as a channel partner for a platform company, Sachin senses signs of stress in the firm. He starts to think if this is time for him to move, to another platform firm or back to selling IT services, something he enjoyed for the direct sales experience.
Feb 24 min read
3 actions for career success
Ensure you are paid competitively, take on challenges to grow your skills and keep a watch for any risks of redundancy in your job.
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Career planning - Valenco case study #10 - Ashwin - P&L track or follow passion
Ashwin has to make a choice of leading a P&L or pursue is success in large deal pursuits and M&A
Oct 29, 20254 min read
Understanding compensation - Non cash compensation / benefits
Understanding non cash perquisites like PTO, gym and fitness memberships, disability and life insurance
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Career planning - Valenco case study #9 - Prashant - Richer offerings or better money
Prashant is assessing if he should continue with a small IT services company or move to a larger one with a broader spectrum of offerings.
Aug 3, 20255 min read
Understanding compensation - healthcare and retiral plans
Employee sponsored healthcare and 401K match are substantial cash equivalent benefits. These can be a 10% - 25% boost to pre-tax income.
Jun 2, 20255 min read


Career planning - Valenco case study #8 - Satish - Agile company or large brand
Employed by a top tech services brand, Satish reminiscences the time when he worked for a smaller more agile firm in a client facing role. He wonders if he should consider moving back to a similar role with a smaller firm.
May 1, 20255 min read


Valenco case study #7 - Ashok - Advisory only or full lifecycle consulting and delivery
Working with a leading consulting firm as an industry advisor, Ashok is at crossroads between pure advisory and delivery positons.
Feb 3, 20254 min read
