4 Tips to Land Your First Promotion as a Software Engineer (From L8 SWE at Microsoft)
You just started your career as a software engineer. You've been finishing all the tasks assigned to you with good quality. But what's next? What does it take for you to get promoted? Understanding what the path looks like and putting your energy on the right things can help you grow towards the next level months if not years faster than your peers.
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0:00 Intro
0:21 Preparations
0:47 L4 vs L3
1:49 Become Proactive
4:11 Manage Your Manager
6:09 Plan Upfront
7:48 Manage Dependencies
10:22 Outro