tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14779053.post113010088922070321..comments2023-10-24T07:39:20.317-07:00Comments on Is this thing on?: Non Tech People in to Tech positionsyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04255656208440246594noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14779053.post-1130244402649666242005-10-25T05:46:00.000-07:002005-10-25T05:46:00.000-07:00Hi:Thanks for answering my question. This really h...Hi:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for answering my question. This really helps a lot.<BR/><BR/>The theoritical stuff we learn at school is not the real world, I know that as I have been in there for 6 yrs...not much but just enough to know the real from the BS.<BR/><BR/>You basically pointed towards two things you are looking at:<BR/><BR/>one, the tech part.<BR/><BR/>two, the strategic thinking part, the future, competition etc part.<BR/><BR/>My belief is that with my background and personality I am good on the strategic part of it. The entire problem is the technical part.<BR/><BR/>And here is the issue. You have asked that "i need to know the technology".<BR/><BR/>How do we do that? Yes, books are a way. So are reading white papers.<BR/><BR/>My idea was to learn technology and understand it the way I would do if I was investing in the stock market. Enough stuff to differentiate between what the individual companies are doing and its strategic importance and the direction of the entire industry but not as much as a tech guy.<BR/><BR/>Is that a good way to think about it?<BR/><BR/>What do you suggest? How do I get upto speed on something? <BR/><BR/>Also, how will you assess what I know? <BR/><BR/>But yes, your points were very good. Know the market, technology, company, future interests, strategic thinking...cool...you must be good at your job.<BR/><BR/>I agree that the biotech companies will be more technical than "IT" or other products based tech companies. But your points will hold good.<BR/><BR/>Ok, now coming to the part which I did not agree with your previous post.<BR/><BR/>I was wondering about what you mentioned in the last paragraphs about how your schedule would fit in the course of the interview and how your situation would depend on that.<BR/><BR/>I know, that's how life is. But it does show a lack of respect for the person coming to the interview. As much as the individual needs the company, the company needs the individual too. Especially, in the 21st century.<BR/><BR/>I believe that "people decisions" are the most important decisions that we can make.<BR/><BR/>Thanks once again. This is good learning.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>SuhitSuhit Anantulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018640396863387150noreply@blogger.com