Matt Huang

How I'd prepare for a $150,000 job interview in under 48 hrs

The smartest career strategy no one is making

What top performers do differently at work

Career progression relies heavily on "managing up," a skill that distinguishes high performers from the rest of the workforce. Success in corporate environments requires balancing factors within one's control, specifically execution quality and professional image. To accelerate advancement, employees must adapt to thei...

The last decision-making advice you'll need

The best networking advice you never got

Effective networking requires shifting from low-effort, generic outreach to high-effort, value-driven engagement. Instead of asking for career advice, which forces the recipient to bear the cost of a call, successful outreach demonstrates research and provides tangible value. Creative tactics, such as personalized vide...

How to pivot into a 6-figure career if you lack experience

Successfully pivoting to a new industry requires answering two fundamental questions: why the change is desired and why the candidate is the right fit for the new role. A three-step strategy—skill mapping, storytelling, and networking—bridges the gap between disparate professional backgrounds. Skill mapping identifies ...

How to be so good they can't ignore you at work

Achieving career advancement requires mastering the ability to "get stuff done" through a framework centered on reliability and proactive execution. Rather than merely explaining problems, high performers act as fixers who consistently deliver high-quality work, even on small, foundational tasks. This mindset involves ...

Why hard work isn't enough to get ahead in your career

Udemy ($2.5B) founder on how to win in your career

Is your salary worth the stress?

6 months after leaving Google | Do I regret it?

How to command respect (even if you're young)

Persuading senior individuals requires mastering the "transfer of conviction," a process where one elevates the listener's confidence to meet their own. Since younger professionals often face skepticism due to their age, success depends on moving beyond superficial efforts and aligning communication with what senior st...

How to win at work (even if you're the youngest)

The best communication advice nobody told you

How I organize my career with Notion

The best career advice you never got (your boss won't tell you)

Deciding when to leave a job requires balancing professional growth with personal well-being, as work occupies at least 2,000 hours annually. Professional evaluation should focus on skill acquisition, network quality—prioritizing depth over mere size—and long-term career trajectory rather than short-term social frictio...

Leaving Google at 27, what I've learned & what's next

Whiteboarding: The secret to effective communication

Structured thinking serves as the foundation for effective communication, as human brains process information most efficiently when it is organized logically. To master this, break complex concepts into first principles by identifying a central question before building a framework of supporting evidence. This methodolo...

Why people don't understand you even if you're smart

Why high achievers feel like frauds