Engineering Advice You Didn't Ask For S01E07 - Why didn't you get that promotion?
May 3, 2022
Wondering why you missed out on that promotion? This discussion dives into how making the right impact can elevate your career. Explore the importance of managing your visibility without overshadowing others. Learn about the role of sponsors in securing promotions and how to identify them. The panel discusses common roadblocks, navigating company culture, and the critical need for manager support. They emphasize the value of aligning efforts with company values and performing at the next level to make promotion a no-brainer.
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Impact And Scope Trump Tenure
- Promotions depend more on impact and scope than tenure alone.
- Mid→senior is blurry; influence and breadth mark the jump.
Work Beyond Code Toward Coordination
- Expand from coding to coordinating across teams to reach staff-level impact.
- Focus on product, platform, process, then people to scale influence.
Develop Process And People Skills
- Build process and people skills after product and platform to scale impact.
- Become a force-multiplier by inspiring others to do the work for you.
