5 vitamins that grow your IT career organically
In the past 30 years, ASSIST Software has had the time to mold itself into becoming one of northern Romania's most important software development companies, as stated by the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and brilliant peer reviews.?
Indeed, while many factors contributed to ASSIST Software's longevity and growth, one of the most relevant is how the company nourishes a great employee culture.??
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? Do you wish to know how to support your employee while sporting great retention rates??
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?? Do you work as a software developer and wish to know what you can do to forward your career healthily??
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Take these 5 vitamins to accelerate your growth organically?(they are all Cs)
Is certification a start to your career or the finish line after much progression? Neither. Certifications should actually be placed somewhere in the middle of your growth arc.?
You will not have a certification as soon as you start your first job, and that's okay. Because even if you show up with various certifications, they say little about your practical skills and problem-solving abilities. Therefore, you still need time to adjust and kickstart your road to greatness.??
However, certifications do make this entire journey smoother. Your theoretical knowledge helps you be more aware of your steps and gives you a basic idea of the correct direction to follow toward the right answers. What do you think about the certifications debate?
?? Company tip: ? Encourage and assist your employees in earning certifications. Guide them to the most sought-after technologies and courses according to industry demand and their talents.?
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?? Engineer tip: ? View certifications like a nod to your theoretical skill and leap at the opportunity to focus on a particular subject and become a true master of it. A certificate comes with excellent knowledge, networking possibilities, and a competitive edge you should embrace.???
2. Continuous learning?????
If continuous learning sounds tedious, know it shouldn't be this way.??
When a company knows the ins and outs of the industry and can recognize technology trends, it will focus solely on expanding its knowledge base with relevant information.??
Therefore, learning to optimize your work with your colleagues should become exciting and fun and have clear reasoning behind it.??
Furthermore, if your mentor is also a team member, you will feel more comfortable asking questions, and your needs could be vastly better understood.??
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?? Example: Our colleague Vlad Dedi??, who serves as the Deputy of the Java Technologies Department and ASSIST MVP, recently conducted a workshop focused on refactoring.??
In the workshop, Java department members discussed code smell, design patterns, common design pitfalls, and programming principles such as SOLID and KISS. They also delved into various refactoring techniques.?
The activity allowed our colleagues to exchange ideas, enhance their existing knowledge, and come together to indulge in their shared passion for programming.?
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3. Creating communities?????
And because it's much easier and more pleasant to advance your career when an entire community is rooting for you, consider attending community events and sharing your passion with like-minded people.?
Not all people in your community need to be programmers or senior developers. See the benefit of learning from beginners and tech enthusiasts who might sometimes come with different, fresh perspectives that give you a boost of creativity.??
?? Example: At ASSIST Software, we have countless community events, but one of the most diverse is Tech Cafe. Why? Tech Cafe is a technology talk where everybody is invited regardless of employment status, company, or even level. Students love Tech Cafe as they have a unique opportunity to exchange opinions with software development seniors in a relaxed environment.??
A software developer prepares and briefly presents a topic while setting up the perfect discussion foundation.?
Therefore, participating in Tech Cafe is informative, stimulating, and a great networking tool. Best part? The event is free! Could you guess why? Tell us in the comments.???
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4. Conferences?
Supporting your employees to attend conferences helps your company more than it helps them. Being a pioneer and generating high-quality work is only possible if software developers are familiar with industry advancements.??
Attending in person presents great benefits, but more and more events now offer the time-saving solution of registering and participating online.??
What industries interest you? Where are the most significant workshops on that topic being held???
???Example: On the 3rd of June, some of our ASSIST Software colleagues will attend the Machine Learning Prague conference - the biggest event about ML, AI and Deep Learning applications. All the knowledge acquired during the event will then be used in our most challenging AI projects!
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5. Culture?????
?Building a corporate culture that pushes careers forward is essential in today's business world. When a company creates an environment that supports career growth, it's not just the employees who benefit - the whole organization thrives.??
The right type of culture makes people feel empowered, motivated, and engaged, which leads to better productivity, innovation, and staff retention. Plus, when a company is known for prioritizing career development, it attracts top-notch talent and becomes an awesome workplace. So, constructing a culture that pushes careers forward isn't just a smart move - it's a surefire way to boost talent, drive growth, and set your company up for long-term success.?
Therefore, as a software developer, our best advice is to seek to be a part of a community that wants to see you succeed and that can learn but also teach you valuable lessons.??
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ASSIST Software will always open its gates for brilliant ideas, great opinions, and innovation. Would you like to meet us at our next Tech Cafe??
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