Staying Sharp: How to Keep Growing in Your Tech Career
37mBeginner2024-02-01
Authors

Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company

Ayodele Duyile
Course details
It seems like everyone is talking about breaking into tech these days, but how do you keep growing your career once you finally land a role? In this course, instructor Ayodele "Ayo" Duyile offers insights and practical strategies to start thinking about your tech career trajectory as a marathon, not a sprint.
Learn how to carve out time to find your passions, self-reflect, and set new goals. Get quick, easy-to-use tips on preparing for growth on the job, from nurturing relationships and identifying opportunities to showcasing your work and skills as a leader. Along the way, Ayo highlights the power and value of attending industry events, finding a mentor, upskilling, building your community, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to rethink your resume, establish your online presence, and embark on the next steps of your professional journey.
Learn how to carve out time to find your passions, self-reflect, and set new goals. Get quick, easy-to-use tips on preparing for growth on the job, from nurturing relationships and identifying opportunities to showcasing your work and skills as a leader. Along the way, Ayo highlights the power and value of attending industry events, finding a mentor, upskilling, building your community, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to rethink your resume, establish your online presence, and embark on the next steps of your professional journey.
Skills covered
Student Success SkillsTraining and EducationTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Not a sprint
1. Prelude to the Work
- 02 - Find your passions
- 03 - Time to reflect
- 04 - Setting goals
2. On-the-Job Preparation
- 05 - Nurture relationships
- 06 - Identify opportunities
- 07 - Be a leader
- 08 - Showcase your work
3. Outside-the-Job Preparation
- 09 - Attend industry events
- 10 - Find a mentor
- 11 - Upskilling
- 12 - Build your community
4. Build Your Presence
- 13 - Revamp your resume
- 14 - Establish an online presence
5. The Work Never Ends
- 15 - Reevaluate and assess
Conclusion
- 16 - Begin your journey
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