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The Best Non-Technical Books for Early Career Software Engineers
Some problems are not solvable by code. In my own quest for solving problems in the last 5 years, I’ve read dozens of books and applied their ideas to my own life. This list contains some of the best non-technical … Continue reading
Posted in Software
Tagged books, communication, early career, personal finance, reading, social skills, soft skills
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8 Good Communication Habits for Early Career Software Engineers
Communication is a superpower. As you advance in your career, you are not limited by technical expertise, but by your ability to influence other people. You might think, “I’m bad at talking to people.” That might be true today, but … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Software
Tagged communication, early career, Psychology, social skills, soft skills, trust
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Seven things I wish I knew my first year as a real world software engineer
I’ve been working in the industry for five years now. I’ve written about internships and promotion, but what about the first year on the job? What do I wish I knew in my first year after college? Standard disclaimer: don’t … Continue reading
How to Get Promoted as a Software Engineer (Even During Tough Times)
“Congratulations,” my manager smiled. “You’ve been promoted.” Despite the toughest job market since the Great Depression, coronavirus, working from home, two reorgs, and two different managers, I finally succeeded at getting a promotion (and a raise). Many people assume, “I’ll … Continue reading
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Tagged career, communication, early career, job, negotiation, promo, promotion
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The One Meeting that Changed Our Relationship
Our program manager (PgM) was a stern lady. She kept the project on track, and as a deadline neared, she grew more and more serious. I worked on the iOS client, and I felt like she was ignoring me in … Continue reading
