Career challenges faced by non computer science graduates and ways to overcome them without getting burnt out.
Understanding impact of career decisions in longer term. Thinking beyond frameworks, languages.
Identify the shortcomings in existing skillset and fix them systematically without burnout.
Ways of growing in current role to become senior software engineer
Networking with intent of career growth
How to be impactful and prodcutive software engineer. Being a good engineer shaping software is more important than a coder admired by the manager
Identifying career blockers like toxic culture and systemic biases
About Course
Tech check
Knowing your goals
Knowing the difference between using a software framework and building software
Mid section quiz
Role of funding in higher education and subsequent career
Education and funding by example
Role of funding in career
Dream job fallacy. Over ambition can derail careers at any stage!
Section quiz
Overview of 5 factors framework to compare careers.
Factor 1 : Theory – The knowledge aspect of the career compatability
Factor 2 : Hands-on or Relevant experience – The execution element of growth
Factor 3 : Resume – Track record of career trajectory used as currency in market
Factor 4 : Business Acumen – Awareness of the bigger picture beyond daily tasks
Factor 5 : Salary – Understanding the nuances beyond mere numbers
Section Quiz
Location – The ovarian lottery of being born at right place at the right time!
The decline of search results quality leading to unreliable expertise
The limited impact of the concept of equal opportunity
Mid section quiz
Role of social circles in your career growth
Role of your team in your career growth
Role of your peers in your career growth – Imposter syndrome
Concerns about disproportionate powers handed to managers
Section Quiz
Unicorn vs An enterprise with a billion in profits
Exploring recuritment constraints for a perspective of optimizing your career
Understanding the relation between your equity, company market cap and networth.
Mid Section Quiz
Building a habit to analyzing Quarterly results of the company when published
Realizing the layered nuances of software engineering communications
Understanding the impact of open source software in career growth
A glimpse of business process outsourcing in software driving services industry
Section Quiz
Immediately Actionable Insights for Early-Career Software Engineers
The water cooler culture: Pros and cons of informal gatherings in office
Precisely calculating personal finance factors based on career goals
Mid section Quiz
Mastering the Art of Effective Presentations – Less can be more!
Considerations to be made while choosing post graduate education for growth
Warning about blindly following the Hustle culture
Realizing the impact of measuring code quality over quantity as a growth metric
Mid Section Quiz
Indicators to spot toxic culture around you
Efficient networking goals to create relations with clear intent and sincerity
Building an instinct to say No whenever necessary
Treating migration and maintenance projects as learning opportunities
Section Quiz
Description
Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive Udemy course designed for early-career professionals seeking a clear, actionable roadmap for success. Whether you’re just starting or approaching the five-year mark in your career, this course offers invaluable insights to navigate the complex landscape of career planning effectively.
Through a series of meticulously structured sections, we delve into the critical challenges and considerations essential for shaping your career trajectory within the first five years. We aim to equip you with a robust Plan B, ensuring you’re prepared to recalibrate your career path should you stray from your primary goals.
Key Features:
Myths vs. Realities: Uncover the truth behind common career myths with evidence-based realities. Learn to sift through the overwhelming information on the internet with filters refined from years of firsthand experience and insights from industry peers.
Strategic Comparison Factors: Gain perspective on how educational background and field of study impact career prospects and compensation, embracing the hard truths of the industry while strategizing your career growth.
Challenges and Obstacles: Identify the hurdles that could derail your career roadmap and learn strategies to overcome them, ensuring your goals are realistic and achievable.
Understanding the Business of Software: Discover the crucial distinction between coding skills and business acumen in the software industry. Learn why understanding the business side is essential from the start.
Actionable Advice and Precise Action Items: Receive specific guidance and immediate steps you can take to shape your career path, emphasizing personal responsibility over general industry trends.
Market Competition and Job Survival Strategies: Learn to gauge your competition in the job market and navigate recessions successfully. This section offers survival tactics tested by experience through economic downturns, underscoring the importance of resilience.
This Course is for:
New graduates and early-career professionals looking to navigate the first five years of their careers with confidence.
Individuals nearing the five-year career milestone seeking to reassess and adjust their career trajectory.
Anyone interested in learning about the intersection of technical skills and business acumen in the software industry.
