Career Improvement - From Better Developer To Better Career

We kick off the new season on career improvement with an episode to set the table.  We take a look at what we will cover and how our attitude can drive success. Our path is not always easy.  However, it should be enjoyable.  When you are unhappy at your job, it is time to look elsewhere.  There is no need to be miserable. Both Sides of The Table This season will look at several topics from both the hiring and prospective hire views.  Communication with our boss, coworkers, and staff is critical.  Thus, insight into how "the others" live and view jobs can help us all.  We will use multiple viewpoints and seasons of a career throughout this season in the hope that everyone gets something out of it. Career Improvement and Self Satisfaction There are many ways to "keep score" in our careers.  The primary method should be happiness or enjoyment.  When it is not, all of the other rewards will tend to fade.  Money and respect can be excellent.  Nevertheless, I subscribe to the old idea that happiness is worth more than any amount of money.  If you have a different view, that is ok; I want to be clear on what my typical focus is in case you weigh options differently. Experience Rules We will be looking at many ways to improve how you are seen and highlight strengths.  However, our goal is not to fool people.  Instead, we are selling a product we believe in (ourselves) and trying to find win-win scenarios.  Our best job is the one where we are happy and highly valuable to our employer.  The challenge is finding out where that is and then winning the offer.  Thus, our experience and skills are tantamount.  Whether we consult, are employed, or work a side hustle, we need to be able to follow through on the jobs we take on.