An older article by Isabel Nyo about setting developer’s career goals. There is little information available for developers and software engineers on how to set these effectively.
These days, I help developers and software engineers set and smash career goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, timely, and most importantly, that align with their values and desires in life.
Find an accountability buddy who will check in with you periodically. It is better if your accountability buddy has similar goals so you can help each other out.
Author goes through five essential strategies to effectively set and smash career goals for a developer, using relatable examples and best practices:
- Look at what is out there
- Understand what you want
- Set achievable goals
- Create a personal brand
- Be accountable
A lot of developers give up on their career goals way too early. They are either too busy in their current job, or everyday life activities like relationships, children, marriage, and paying bills had taken over and they lost sight of their career goals. Great advice!
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