San Francisco President, CEO Advises Tech Students To 'Be A Sponge'
If you're thinking of entering a career in high-tech, San Francisco is the place to be. That's because recent information acquired from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the nation's top ranked city for tech wage growth is the City by the Bay. But acquiring a coveted job in the tech industry takes a tremendous amount of talent, education and professional guidance from industry experts.
One successful entrepreneur who graciously shared career advice with job seekers in the field of technology, is Sunil Rajamaran, President and CEO of Scripted - a leading content marketing firm based in San Francisco.
Can you share insight on your background and education?
"Prior to Scripted, I always worked for huge companies - usually in a 'numbers' type of role (everything from Applied Materials to Navigant Consulting). I did my undergraduate degree in economics at Claremont McKenna, and my M.B.A. at UCLA. In my mid-20s, during my time at UCLA, I figured I wanted to 'go for it' and start my own thing. I used any free time at UCLA to work on my original business, a screenwriting software company, which years later turned into Scripted."
What type of services does your company offer?
"Scripted.com is a freelance writing platform that allows businesses to hire writers for blog posts, articles, social media content and more. We guarantee flat rates for our written content along with a set turnaround time. All of our writers are vetted through our customized English proficiency tests; only the most qualified writers make it into our network. The thing I love most about our business is that we're helping writers earn a fair rate for work, and we're helping businesses of all sizes with a real pain they have."
Do you have any advice you can share with people interested in a career in the tech industry?
"Have a very high tolerance for ambiguity, especially at early stage companies. If you're not willing to be flexible, and you expect a 'set' job description for everything, you're not a fit for most companies. Also, be a sponge and stay up to date on news - being smart on industry trends could make the difference between success and failure given the pace at which things move these days."
Randy Yagi is a freelance writer covering all things San Francisco. In 2012, he was awarded a Media Fellowship from Stanford University. His work can be found on Examiner.com Examiner.com.