The 6 Secrets to Getting Promoted (for Software Engineers)

http://fitfrnd.com/blog/2014/11/18/6-secrets-getting-promoted-software-engineers/

by durga • 12 years ago

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ismdubey• 12 years ago

I think 4 is the most important one !! People start vouching for you then

I think a lot of the points apply to jobs in general. Who doesn't want a helpful and highly productive worker, or a someone who can be relied upon to do something well. Being obsessed about writing really good software does make you stand out. But knowing the architecture well is an uncommon skill, and I think starts making you eligible for a senior/architect type of role. Helping others succeed will help you make more friends than enemies in any workplace. 'The right kind of ambition' I think starts playing a major role as you move up - it makes you look like a 'company man' in a positive way, and not just an individual contributor. Cool headedness and standing up for the team are basic leadership qualities. I wish more managers had them. Mine doesn't.

durga2• 12 years ago

thanks, mostly agree.

finalight• 12 years ago

good secrets, but doesn't really apply well in my country, especially when they don't appreciate software engineers since they just outsource most of the projects to other companies, in which those companies would just outsource to another contractor and this chain keeps on going until to other countries.

In fact, rising is about boot licking and probably good soft skills

durga2• 12 years ago

in certain instances and with certain managers, boot licking might work. but it's not a good strategy, and doesn't work with good people as much as competence does.

Yes soft skills matter. You do not want to be seen as someone who's more disruptive than productive. You do not want to be 'tolerated'. Being able to persuade is a very important skill in a tech company. It's to be learned, rather than scorned :)

The 6 Secrets to Getting Promoted (for Software Engineers)

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