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Sarah Chen

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Stanford University·Computer Science·Class of 2019
Career Growth
+95%
4 years
First Job (2019)
Software Engineer
Tech Startup
$95k/year
Current Position (2023)
Senior ML Engineer
Google
$185k/year
从Stanford CS毕业后加入创业公司,2年后跳槽Google。通过学校的AI实验室项目积累了宝贵经验,现在年薪$185k + RSU。校友网络帮助很大,Stanford的品牌在tech industry非常有用。
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Michael Rodriguez

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Harvard University·Business Administration (MBA)·Class of 2018
Career Growth
+193%
5 years
First Job (2018)
Business Analyst
Small Consulting Firm
$75k/year
Current Position (2023)
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
$220k/year
Harvard MBA项目为我打开了咨询行业大门。第一年在小咨询公司学习基础,第三年进入McKinsey。学校的case competition经历是关键,让我在面试中脱颖而出。现年薪$220k + performance bonus可达$80k。
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Emma Johnson

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University of Washington·Computer Science·Class of 2020
Career Growth
+58%
3 years
First Job (2020)
SDE I
Amazon
$92k/year
Current Position (2023)
SDE II (Senior)
Amazon
$145k/year
UW CS项目非常实用,课程紧贴industry需求。在校期间通过career fair拿到Amazon实习,表现优秀直接转正。3年内从SDE I晋升到SDE II,西雅图location优势明显,生活成本相对硅谷低很多。RSU价值约$60k/year。
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David Park

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MIT·Electrical Engineering·Class of 2017
Career Growth
+129%
6 years
First Job (2017)
Hardware Engineer
Intel
$85k/year
Current Position (2023)
Senior Hardware Architect
Apple
$195k/year
MIT的工程教育质量无与伦比。毕业后在Intel工作3年打下硬件基础,然后跳槽Apple参与芯片设计。MIT的严格训练让我在解决复杂技术问题时游刃有余。校友网络遍布科技行业各个角落。
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Lisa Wang

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UC Berkeley·Data Science·Class of 2019
Career Growth
+124%
4 years
First Job (2019)
Data Analyst
Startup (Series A)
$78k/year
Current Position (2023)
Lead Data Scientist
Netflix
$175k/year
Berkeley的Data Science项目是全美顶尖。从数据分析师做起,通过不断学习ML/AI技术,4年内成长为Lead DS。Netflix的数据文化和Berkeley的学术严谨性非常契合。Total comp包括股票期权接近$250k。
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