Tag:career
All the articles with the tag "career".
How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job
Posted on:March 1, 2023 at 01:00 PM (11 min read)Apply for jobs even when you don't meet all requirements. Strategies for writing CVs and interviewing when you're not fully qualified.
Developer Onboarding: The First 90 Days
Posted on:December 13, 2022 at 01:00 PM (8 min read)Developer onboarding guide for the first 90 days. Strategies for quickly ramping up, learning the codebase, and becoming a productive team member.
Developer or Master Negotiator?
Posted on:August 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM (8 min read)Master negotiation techniques for daily dev work. From technical debates to salary discussions, learn win-win strategies from classic negotiation books.
Developer Burnout: The What, The Why, and The Solutions
Posted on:May 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM (8 min read)Understand developer burnout causes, symptoms, and solutions. Learn to identify exhaustion, prevent burnout, and recover to enjoy your career road trip.
6 Uncomfortable Truths About Software Engineering
Posted on:February 18, 2022 at 01:40 AM (8 min read)Accept uncomfortable realities of software engineering to thrive. From imposter syndrome to burnout, learn how to adapt and handle these truths productively.
5 Big Developer Mistakes to Avoid
Posted on:November 18, 2021 at 01:00 PM (8 min read)Learn from experience and avoid common developer mistakes. From prioritizing code over people to skipping documentation, improve your career trajectory.
Anyone Can be a Software Engineer
Posted on:August 8, 2021 at 05:40 PM (7 min read)From rural town with dial-up internet to Disney engineer. Discover why grit and attitude matter more than being the smartest person in the room.
Using Mental Models to Make Better Decisions at Work
Posted on:April 11, 2021 at 12:26 PM (6 min read)Expand your problem-solving toolkit with mental models. Learn frameworks from multiple disciplines to make better workplace decisions and avoid tunnel vision.
Log Rocket Blog: Handling conflict on a software engineering team
Posted on:March 20, 2021 at 08:04 PM (9 min read)Navigate team conflicts effectively. From pull request reviews to architecture debates, learn communication strategies for resolving disagreements productively.
6 Ways To Maintain Good Mental Health as a Software Engineer
Posted on:March 20, 2021 at 07:53 PM (8 min read)Maintain mental wellness as a software engineer. From handling imposter syndrome to taking breaks, discover strategies to manage stress and burnout.
What I learnt from almost getting promoted
Posted on:March 20, 2021 at 07:43 PM (9 min read)Valuable lessons from almost becoming a tech lead. Learn about team dynamics, organizational decisions, and how to handle career disappointments gracefully.
Effectively Onboarding New Teammates
Posted on:February 17, 2021 at 01:30 PM (7 min read)Create successful onboarding processes for new engineers. Learn the funnel approach to orientation and onboarding that lays the foundation for success.
2020 Review And My First Year at Disney!!!
Posted on:January 1, 2021 at 08:50 PM (14 min read)From interview prep to joining Disney Streaming Services, navigating a pandemic, and personal growth. A comprehensive 2020 review and first year reflections.
The First 90 Days - How to Start Your New Role off With a Bang!
Posted on:December 31, 2020 at 09:00 PM (8 min read)Master onboarding with proven strategies for your first 90 days. Learn the 30-60-90 day plan to quickly ramp up and become an impactful contributor.
What Happened When Our Tech Lead Left the Company
Posted on:November 26, 2020 at 12:00 AM (7 min read)When our tech lead left, the team faced challenges maintaining standards and knowledge. Learn lessons on documentation, team dynamics, and leadership transitions.
Data Lake life: Going from Zero to Two Billion Rows of Data in Six Months
Posted on:October 13, 2020 at 12:00 AM (7 min read)Learn how a team of leadership program members tackled revamping data lake processes, ingesting 2 billion rows of manufacturing data in just six months.
Find Yourself a Mentor and Let Them Change Your Life
Posted on:July 7, 2020 at 12:00 AM (7 min read)Discover how mentors can transform your career journey. From small-town life to Fortune 100, learn why experience shared through mentorship is invaluable.
4 Soft Skills to Take Your Career to the Next Level
Posted on:May 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM (5 min read)Master essential soft skills for career growth. Focus, optimism, communication, and integrity - learn why effective developers embody these key traits.
The Ultimate Guide to Passing Tech Interviews
Posted on:May 16, 2020 at 12:00 AM (10 min read)Ultimate guide to passing technical interviews. From preparation strategies to coding challenges, master the interview process and land your dream job.
How to Manage Your Career Like a Boss
Posted on:February 29, 2020 at 12:00 AM (14 min read)Take control of your software engineering career with intentional planning and decisive action. Learn strategies to drive toward your dream roles and promotions.
Book Notes: So Good They Can't Ignore You - Why Skills Trump Passion In The Quest for Work You Love
Posted on:February 8, 2020 at 12:00 AM (20 min read)Cal Newport challenges "follow your passion" advice. Detailed book notes on why skills trump passion and how to build career capital for work you love.
The Subtle Art of Decision Making - Take Your Decisions to the Next Level!
Posted on:January 19, 2020 at 12:00 AM (12 min read)Make better decisions using mental models and proven strategies. Learn frameworks to improve your decision-making process in work and life.
Coursera's Algorithmic Toolbox Week 3 - Greedy Algorithms
Posted on:September 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM (3 min read)Coursera Algorithmic Toolbox Week 3 notes on greedy algorithms. Learn problem-solving strategies and when to apply greedy approaches.
First Conference in the Bag - React Week 2019 - Dev Productivity!
Posted on:August 13, 2019 at 12:00 AM (6 min read)First conference speaking experience at React Week 2019 on developer productivity. Lessons learned from presenting to the tech community.
Coursera's Algorithmic Toolbox Week 2 - Warmup
Posted on:June 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM (4 min read)Coursera Algorithmic Toolbox Week 2 notes on algorithmic warm-up. Master Fibonacci numbers, GCD, and algorithm optimization techniques.
To Get What You Want - Ask For It! Meeting Joshua Kennon and his Husband Aaron in LA!
Posted on:June 9, 2019 at 12:00 AM (8 min read)Coursera's Algorithmic Toolbox Week 1 - Course Intro
Posted on:June 7, 2019 at 12:00 AM (5 min read)Coursera Algorithmic Toolbox Week 1 notes. Introduction to algorithm design, complexity analysis, and problem-solving fundamentals.
Predix Hackathon - Creating a culture that develops business impact!
Posted on:February 26, 2017 at 12:00 AM (4 min read)How our team built a productivity app in one week using Predix. From database setup to microservices deployment—the power of hackathon culture.
Kaleb's Thanksgiving Hackathon Part 2
Posted on:November 27, 2016 at 12:00 AM (2 min read)Thanksgiving hackathon part 2. Continuing the journey of building a project over the holiday with lessons learned and results.
Kaleb’s Thanksgiving Hackathon Part 1
Posted on:November 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM (3 min read)