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Why You Shouldn’t Go Into Management (Yet)

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.

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Say you're working on a story that should be a breeze, but you quickly get a dose of reality. Try these tips to stay motivated.

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I’ve been mentored by various people throughout my journey as a lifelong learner. Here are my thoughts around mentorship as the mentee.

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It's normal to feel uncertain, but take steps to clear the uncertainty. Here's an approach to overcoming imposter syndrome.

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Completing a computer science degree is not easy. But now, there is what seems to be a new monumental task to conquer — pursuing a career.

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While a computer science program may provide a strong foundation in technical skills, it often overlooks the intricacies of the job market.

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In the last two years, I’ve been part of a much larger team, on a single project, operating as a tech lead.