Work at the biggest and best company you can, with the best position you can get hired for. There is invaluable brand capital, and the network is priceless. I

Work at the biggest and best company you can, with the best position you can get hired for. There is invaluable brand capital, and the network is priceless. It’s the same rationale between choosing colleges. I attended a top 14 university. I have instant respect and credibility. I currently work for a massive global technology company. I have instant respect and credibility. Do I ask for it? No. Is it warranted more than the next guy? I don’t think so. If you work for a smaller company, with a smaller name, you are limiting the network you can leverage, in size and industry. Brand capital. Signaling. Status. It’s a game, and there are gatekeepers. And it all depends on how you want to play it. Doesn’t matter what I studied at college. I went to a good college. People think I’m smart. Doesn’t matter what my position is. I work for a reputable global company. People think I’m successful. I would recommend putting the work in and playing the game early in your career before you jump to smaller ventures, and take risks working at companies with limited track records and speculative futures. I scour LinkedIn and pay attention to the work histories of people I respect and admire, and have achieved the success I desire. There is a pattern.