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Establish Foundations for Career Growth

Empower your career growth through mentor relationships. Today, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of laying down those solid foundations.

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When building software, we are constantly faced with decisions and trade-offs. Don't let perfectionism stand in your way.

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In this second of a three-part series on how to find the right job, I focus on how to evaluate a company if career growth is most important.

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Sometimes I think about how I could’ve been better prepared for life after college. These are a few thoughts about career goals and values.

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Here are two games I stumbled upon whose key mechanic is programming. Each game can make learning to program fun.

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Let's talk about what developers can learn from the design team while expanding their consulting skills, too.

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Building technical skills can supercharge your management capabilities. Learn why you should consider staying in the trenches longer.

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Curiosity is important, a concept that was reinforced as I finished a horticulture certification from the MSU Extension Gardening program.

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It can be difficult to track, measure, or describe a sense of progress, especially early on in your career.

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How can you possibly fix this without taking away from the time you’re spending on everything else? The answer: look to your teammate.

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Developer conferences are incredible opportunities for learning, networking, and staying updated with industry trends.

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Our next internal conference, Atomic Con, will be held in early 2024, and our planning committee has already gotten the ball rolling.