Soft Skills Engineering Episode 453: Why did my company build an internal LinkedIn and how do I not get stagnant in my skills?
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Mar 24, 2025 The hosts tackle a listener's query about a company's new internal job portal, likening it to a private LinkedIn. They humorously explore the motivations behind fostering internal mobility and enhancing employee engagement. Insights include navigating internal job markets and the importance of diversifying tech skills to combat stagnation. Tips such as engaging with content on Hacker News, attending tech meetups, and embracing new programming languages are shared, all while blending practical advice with entertaining anecdotes from the coding world.
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Accelerated Hiring
- Dave's company had a program where one project got first dibs on all new engineer offers.
- A director from a different team convinced him to join their organization instead.
Internal Mobility Legends
- Google supposedly moved employees' desks to new teams on the same day if they wanted to switch.
- Valve supposedly had desks on wheels so employees could move to different teams easily.
Internal LinkedIn
- The resume feedback aspect of an internal LinkedIn system at a research company is unusual.
- It might be because research companies have different motivations and prioritize employee happiness.