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Owning Your Career - The Software Engineer's Guidebook by Gergely Orosz

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Taking Charge of Your Career

This chapter stresses the need for personal responsibility in career advancement and the importance of tracking achievements through a work log. It explores the concept of pseudo productivity and the necessity to exceed expectations for effective performance reviews. The discussion also emphasizes proactive contributions and small changes that can build reputation and relationships within the workplace.

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