Career Growth
Our performance ratings influence our ability to get raises, promotions, and our long term career success. They're not a simple meritocracy, but are a coarse-grained way of estimating our value to our company. Here's a bit on making certain you get a rati
Career Growth
A Guest Post on the State of the Tech Market in 2023 by Gergely Orosz, author of The Pragmatic Engineer.
Career Growth
We've all had missed opportunities. What have you learned from yours?
Career Growth
Technical or functional skills only partially explain why some employees are more successful than others. There are other aspects of leadership which can impact long term success.
Career Growth
It's a huge win to get your first position as a software engineer. Here's how to excel in your new job.
Career Growth
Many people don't successfully navigate the various hurdles in place between a successful IC career, and a high-flying middle management career. A few thoughts on that path.
Career Growth
Your personal brand is how others see you. It can be created accidentally, or you can be purpose-driven in making your own brand.
Career Growth
Growing your career and skills takes tenure and experience at a company. This runs counter to the oft repeated suggestion to job hop for improved compensation.
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There are times when slow and steady wins the race. At other times, it's important to put in 110%.
Career Growth
Senior positions require niche skills. What is your niche?
Career Growth
Being given an opportunity is nice, but it's crucial that you develop the skills to make your own opportunities.
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A framework for deciding if you should stick with your current job, or if it's time to hunt for your next adventure.