advancing one's career as a whole rather than working in a specific job function or company.
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4answers
2k views
Why is it important to gain “visibility” in the workplace?
My boss has recently been pushing me to take up stuff and try to gain visibility across the organization.
I just do not understand the idea behind this.
Why is it important to gain visibility? If I ...
11
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3answers
309 views
How to deal with a colleague who's trying to piggyback on my work for a presentation?
I am an entry level developer, I and a senior colleague are working on a project. We are part of a much larger team (30 people) that are working on other projects.
I have been asked by my manager to ...
6
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0answers
169 views
How can I evaluate an offer of equity in a company?
The last few months at my company have made me worried. I work for a small software development company, there were 5 of us: 2 techy's, 2 developers and my boss. 1 tech left leaving me to cover her ...
-3
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0answers
53 views
How should I go from social science major to tech company? [closed]
It's too late for me to graduate with something technical. I am a political science major, and I have several options:
Endure through an econ second major
Fulfill a double minor in econ/CS
Overload ...
-5
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2answers
53 views
Which area to go in for better opportunities [closed]
I am doing my undergrad in Computer Science and i'm curious if i wanted to work for a top company what area in technology would be more in demand or make me more wanted? Software Engineering or ...
-2
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0answers
120 views
What options I would have when my current company merges to another? [closed]
I am a software engineer working for a subsidence of big corporation that will merge to Microsoft in three months.
I don't like working for Microsoft mainly because of their technology. I don't want ...
21
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4answers
445 views
How do I survive a failed project?
There is a great question on programmers that dealt specifically with the programmer aspects.
Many of us end up on projects that we can tell are doomed for failure long before they are cancelled. ...
-1
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3answers
189 views
Can I get a software development job with an EE degree? [closed]
I am a junior at a university with a REALLY selective CS program, and because of a 3.2 in a math class, they didn't admit me. I will reapply, but this is my last shot. Being a programmer has always ...
9
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5answers
767 views
What benefit is there for IT professionals to develop people skills beyond those needed for their current position?
The IT field has created many positions that enable people to achieve high quality technical skill sets without ever learning the social skills necessary to be successful in non technical fields. ...
5
votes
1answer
136 views
Is there a process for selecting a career path?
I sometimes get asked by younger people for career guidance/advice on how to pick a career path. They themselves are typically uncertain of what career to pursue and struggling to decide. Sometimes ...
13
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3answers
386 views
What are the career risks of taking a job related to adult entertainment?
I'm looking for a job and I have an offer I am considering. The company seems like a nice place to work, I like the team, I can make a contribution and also learn something. The unusual feature is ...
-4
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0answers
184 views
I made a commitment I'm not able to fulfill. How can I avoid making commitments I can't keep? [closed]
I have been working for a company where I have a VISA and my management was not able to utilize that VISA and was not willing to allow me to transfer to a position I really wanted within the company. ...
-7
votes
0answers
49 views
Planning for the future with least amount of headache in future to update new skill and achieve new skills [closed]
I am interested in mobile but have not worked on it.
Should I plan to change jobs in another field (other than PHP/HTML/SQL/JAVASCRIPT to JAVA or should I learn HTML5) as I want to keep myself ...
6
votes
3answers
710 views
Quitting job in order to prepare for my career move
OK, so I have been in the tech industry in the Silicon Valley in the US for over 6 years. I want to move into a different kind of roles which requires some skills and knowledge that I currently do not ...
2
votes
0answers
95 views
salary expectations and career path [closed]
I've been in a database analyst/programmer position for a little over a year. While I've been doing programming for over a decade (mostly freelance) and have corporate experience, I want to leave this ...
5
votes
6answers
565 views
How can I approach career development with a boss who doesn't seem to support this?
I really enjoy my current job. The team is friendly, my manager is friendly, and the work is challenging, interesting, and fulfilling. Because of this, I have no interest in leaving this company or ...
-2
votes
2answers
144 views
Should free online courses such as Udacity, Tutsplus, Codecademy and the like be listed along with relevant training? [duplicate]
Should free online courses such as Udacity, Tutsplus, Codecademy and the like be listed along with relevant training?
Specifically, because the job I am current applying to is within the Federal ...
14
votes
6answers
804 views
I currently have a job, but I'm sending a resume for a job opening. Should I add my current boss as a reference?
I've been currently employed for 9 months as a developer in a company with an excellent working environment, and I really mean it. I have no pressure on my shoulders, and an excellent relationship ...
26
votes
8answers
743 views
Can bad working experience really hurt your career?
Can one hurt his career by bad working experience? By bad experience I mean a job with little challenges skill-wise, bad work practices within the company, and things like that. Let's say you have ...
16
votes
6answers
1k views
My new boss was junior to me, what do I do?
Recently I was in competition for a promotion to manager which I did not get. The promotion went to someone with less experience than I have and someone who, I believe, is less qualified than I am and ...
16
votes
6answers
810 views
I am not satisfied with my review, how should I approach improving it for next year?
I have had my annual performance review and the appraisal.
I got a decent raise but my colleagues who started off along with me got a higher one. Quite simply, I do not want to remain as second best.
...
4
votes
2answers
149 views
Right time to ask somebody to drop a good word for you during interview process
I work in the software/hardware high-tech industry in the US. I have been looking for career opportunities for a few weeks. I was contacted by a recruiter (working for the company) a few weeks back ...
4
votes
4answers
227 views
Would future employers look negatively on a period of self employment to gain domain experience?
So I'm currently employed in the general direction of my "ideal" job, but too far from it to the extent that I don't enjoy my current job.
I've spent quite a bit of time looking for my ideal job, but ...
3
votes
2answers
208 views
Is there a standard way to represent confidential programming work? [duplicate]
I've worked with a few startups which are still operating in stealth mode, and/or which are working on confidential or otherwise non-public projects.
Is there a standard way to report on this kind of ...
12
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4answers
428 views
Would my CV 'Suffer' if I transfer into a Smaller Company?
I am facing a dilemma right now. I am currently working for a very big company with good pay, but I don't really like what I am doing, both as far as my daily activities are concerned and as far as ...
4
votes
4answers
293 views
Contacting Recruiter after turning down their initial interest
My question is somewhat opposite than most people would expect. So here it is...
Last year, I was thinking to make a career transition into some very specific management kind of roles from an ...
3
votes
5answers
514 views
Told my boss I do not like the work, but no action for weeks what else can I do?
It's been over a year and a half since I took this new job. Couple of months back I mentioned (politely but firm) to my boss that I want to try something else (I gave specifics regarding the ...
25
votes
6answers
2k views
Is it ok to jump from job to job until I find one that I really like?
I am a picky person. I have a stable financial situation. I am not married. I don't need too much to live (cheap lifestyle). Problem is: it is hard to find a job that I really like that fits my style ...
-2
votes
1answer
94 views
Programmer wanting to go more into front-end and UI development [closed]
I've just come out of an interview that I believe didn't go as well as what I expected it to. And I find my self now somewhat confused as to where I want to go with my career. Besides feeling quite ...
-2
votes
1answer
135 views
Job titles in the web business… What do you call yourself if regularly work with multiple disciplines? [closed]
I'm currently the Flash developer at an Ad agency. Knowing that Flash is becoming antiquated, I have spent the last few years absorbing everything that my coworkers do.
At this point, I can say ...
15
votes
5answers
658 views
Is okay to spend time learning at work?
New (6 months) junior software developer in a .net shop.
Haven't finished college yet.
Only briefly touched on .net during the degree (Java degree).
There are many parts of the .net framework ...
2
votes
5answers
537 views
Is it a good idea to drink a bit before a job interview to help with nervousness?
This will be my first interview. I'm just about to complete my final year graduation (BSc. Computer Science), and soon I will be attending interviews for placements.
I don’t have any experience with ...
14
votes
5answers
727 views
What to say about my goals with a company when the honest answer is “leave”
It's time for annual evaluations and setting goals for the new year. The boss wants to talk about the career path I'd like to take. The problem is, I don't think I have a future here, as my title ...
-2
votes
3answers
284 views
SharePoint Consultant just writing Excel Macros [closed]
I am an experienced SharePoint Consultant/Contractor with a very solid technical background and excellent refrences. In Decemeber last year, I accepted a 6 month contract of "SharePoint Developer" in ...
4
votes
2answers
325 views
Initial job offer, how do I ask more because it is even less than the minimum salary advertised for this position? [duplicate]
I have just got an initial job offer for $75k + benefits. However, the salary for this job was $40 to $50/hr (advertised on their website). This is my first job in the USA, and I have no industry ...
14
votes
2answers
269 views
What can I do in my current non-manager role to prepare for a new career as a manager?
This is sort of difficult to explain...
I am currently a software engineer, and have been for about 10 years. I would like my next job to be the start of a new career in management. I have given ...
13
votes
3answers
856 views
What can I do about my transfer to a new position being blocked?
My company has posted a position in another department. It looks like I am qualified for the position. Before applying for the position I talked to my supervisor and was encouraged to apply.
In a ...
0
votes
2answers
156 views
How to phrase a 2013 award for work done in 2012?
I won an award handed to me in January 2013 for 'best work' that I performed in 2012. The certificate literally says "... For the Best Work in 2012 ... Awarded January 15, 2013".
Now I would like to ...
-1
votes
1answer
172 views
Early mid-life switch to consulting? [closed]
I work in IT. My current job has been my only real job, well over a decade long. 2 year stints are the norm, especially for someone of my age.
The job’s good. I’m reasonably compensated. Since ...
4
votes
3answers
138 views
Getting experience (when internships and open-source volunteering are unavailable)
It seems like in many careers, the best way to get a job ... is to already have one; (setting up an enraging Catch 22). Obviously for some careers, there are easy ways around this. In programming, ...
-3
votes
3answers
203 views
What are the impact of a developer when he/she changes technology, like from PHP to Java? [closed]
I am a software developer currently working in PHP technology for 2 years. I am also pursuing my M.S program. I decided to change my technology to Java in my existing company.
When I requested my ...
10
votes
7answers
318 views
How do I ask to do work outside my job description?
I was just hired in a junior position. My company employs about 120 people. However, I have very little work to do. It might just be because we're between projects, but I get the impression that this ...
13
votes
4answers
575 views
Working with many programming languages - Is doing too many different things bad for my career?
I'm working as a software engineer, and I have a total experience of one year and six months. For the first one year, I was working as a Web developer with PHP and JavaScript. With my interest I was ...
35
votes
8answers
1k views
How can I get out of a bad job assignment without quitting?
I'm a software developer. Recently, my boss has told me my upcoming project assignment will be doing manual quality assurance on a web site some colleagues are building.
I feel that spending 6 months ...
2
votes
3answers
234 views
What factors should I consider when evaluating a job offer to work with a specific software platform?
I am currently working as a .NET 4.0 developer for a company, and would like to aim to grow in my career and reach a leadership position. I currently am not the lead developer, however I am his "right ...
1
vote
1answer
269 views
Does an Employer moonlighting clause relate to personal side projects, and do I need permission? [closed]
I work as an engineer full-time with a technology company in California. When joining the company I signed a company code that had an explicit moonlighting clause stating that "employee cannot do ...
16
votes
2answers
419 views
What are the points to keep in mind while facing an interview though Skype (video conferencing)?
After a telephonic interview for a job with a IT company, the company wants to have a conversation via Skype through video chat for the next round. I am totally new to this type of interview procedure ...
5
votes
2answers
264 views
How can I enhance my skills when my current job is not providing much scope? [closed]
I have more than 3 years of experience in IT.
Sometimes I personally feel that I lack proper guidance as my surroundings are not providing me that much exposure and most of the professional people ...
0
votes
1answer
148 views
Secondment promotion promises [closed]
I'm a Java developer at a large FTSE 30 company.
My line manager approached me and asked if I'd like to be the teams lead developer. I was keen to accept.
Initially he said I'd be acting-up for 3 ...
-5
votes
4answers
261 views
How to make my career path more fungible/portable [closed]
I think my career path is in need of a strategic overhaul. The main lesson learned from my latest job search was that the jobs I liked better but was unable to interview for successfully required a ...
