Practical Advice From A Software Engineer To Help You Advance In Your Career

Many a time we think, ‘Oh! I should have done things differently’ or ‘I should have done it early in my career!’?

Well, for those who are fairly new at the game, as in junior or mid-level developers, this one’s for you.

• Write a work log

A list of tasks you accomplished to

• Remind yourself of all the things you have done?
• Keep track of projects, responsibilities, and critical numbers

• Move away from your comfort zone

Simply because the comfort environment is not suitable for innovation and evolution. Start

• Mentoring people, so they get into the comfort zone of what you excel at
• Look for something new to do outside of your comfort zone

• Be curious about other teams and projects

You don’t have to endorse additional responsibility but when you get into the nitty gritty, you

• Get a better understanding of the product
• Understand why you need that particular service?

• Join the support team

Only if you can give time if something goes wrong during and outside business hours.

• You learn a lot about behind-the-scenes of the product
• You feel empathetic, as you experience the weight of responsibility of your coworkers

• Write articles, blogs, stories

One of the most important skills a developer should have is writing as you write codes, messages, emails, documentation, RFCs, meeting notes…

• It helps develop your personal brand
• Helps you to know more about the subject/ topic as you dig deeper

Above are the things advised you to do early in your career. And now here’s the list of things that you can do differently ??

• Introduce new concepts but don’t avoid opposition
• Do not let your emotions take control as when conflicts become visible, it divides a team
• Interview for different companies from time to time to gain exposure and experience

These advices work equally well for non-tech people too :D?

One last piece of advice- Stay in touch with people who inspire you in their work. They may help you become better at your work.