by Eric Schmidt
First published 2023
The protagonist has just finished college and sets their sights on landing a position at a major technology company. They harbor ambitious dreams of ascending from entry level all the way to CEO someday. But first comes the interview process. Corporate culture feels foreign and intimidating. Every interaction sends nerves racing. The protagonist knows they need thorough preparation for the barrage of questions coming their way. This won't resemble a typical job interview for a standard office position. Tech companies will examine every skill and capability to determine cultural fit. Despite the anxiety building up, the protagonist reassures themselves that the experience won't be torture. No intimidating figure will sit across the table wielding punishment for wrong answers. The story captures that universal moment of transition from academic life to professional ambition, when dreams of corporate success collide with the reality of proving yourself worthy.
Genres: fiction, business, contemporary, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, professional-journey
Period: 21st-Century
176 pages · Paperback · Eric Schmidt