Bookmarks tagged “career”
165 bookmarks tagged “career”
Ten Principles for Growth as an Engineer - Dan Heller - Medium
A brief list of practices for maturing as a software engineer.
Growth modeling for developers | ThoughtWorks
For anybody beginning a career as a software developer, we often make assumptions about how to succeed — assumptions that often turn out to be hopelessly wrong. As I've discovered over the last year, growth opportunities present themselves in all sorts of surprising ways, and I w
Engineering Management: The Pendulum Or The Ladder
Last night I was out with a dear friend who has been an engineering manager for a year now, and by two drinks in I was rattling off a long list things I always say to newer engineering managers. Th…
The Engineer/Manager Pendulum
Lately I’ve been doing some career counseling for people off Twitter (long story). The central drama for many people goes something like this: “I’m a senior engineer, but I’m thin…
The Definition of a Tech Lead
Our industry is infamous for confusing terms. Roles in software development are a good example. Titles like Architect, Tech Lead, Team Lead and Engineering Manager ... Read more
You are never too old to have a mentor - Victoria MacLennan - Medium
One of my standard interview questions is to ask whether a candidate has a mentor. A young woman I met recently answered that she had one but no longer needs a mentor — she knows everything she needs…
How to be an awesome mentee: a checklist - Mentorloop Mentoring Software
Ready to build a great mentoring relationship? Here's a checklist that will help you be an awesome mentee.
25 Mentorship Questions to Ask Your Mentor or Mentee - Mentorloop
Here's a list of engaging mentorship questions to ask your mentor, help you dive deeper, and add some structure to your meetings.
On being lost - wardleymaps - Medium
This is the story of my journey, from a bumbling and confused CEO lost in the headlights of change to having a vague idea of what I was doing. I say vague because I’m not going to make grand claims…
How to Scale Yourself and Get More Done Than You Thought Possible
The following is a detailed write-up of a popular productivity talk delivered by Scott Hanselman. Visit his blog, hanselman.com, for more productivity tips. "Don't worry, just drop the ball.
Uber Job Ad Reveals Company Mindset
I'm not an Uber-hater. I use the service every couple of months, and I've always had a positive experience.
Recruiting the Top 1 Percent - Joel Spolsky - Fog Creek Software - Internsh
There's a better way to find and hire the very best employees.
