Career Guide for Software Developers: The Ultimate Software Development Career Guide in the Age of Technology Disruption

by Isabel Nyo

Technology landscape has evolved and software is changing the world. Therefore, it's no wonder that the career path of software developers is very different now compared to a decade ago. In this book, I will be sharing practical advice and useful tips to help you succeed in the software development industry. The book is organised into 4 parts - Exploring, Landing, Performing and Accelerating. There is also a bonus chapter for women in technology because I am a huge advocate for women in technology. If you’re a woman in technology, you will probably find yourself nodding along as you read the chapters in this section. If you’re not a woman, I’d still encourage you to read it as this section will increase your awareness on the important issue of gender inequality in technology and help shed some light on women’s perspectives of things.

Regardless of whether you are thinking about starting a career as a software developer, or wanting to make an impact as an experienced software developer, or considering a slightly different technical role, or thinking about making the leap into people management, this book is for you.

Table of Content

Part I: Exploring
Debunking Ten Common Myths About a Career in Software Development
Five Easy Techniques for Developers to Ace Face-to-Face Interviews
Things You Should Never Say When Interviewing for a Developer Role
How to Avoid Common Learning Mistakes That Developers Make

Part II: Landing
Manifesto for Awesome Developers
How to Become the Most Productive Developer
A Developer’s Guide to Setting and Smashing Career Goals
Tips on Hiring or Working As an Outsourced Developer

Part III: Performing
A Developer’s Guide to Becoming an Intrapreneur and Making a Difference
How to Get out of Your Coding Rut and Move Forward with Your Career
The One Essential Skill That Will Set You Apart From Other Developers
Unlocking Your Potential by Developing Growth Mindset
Seven Practices to Asking Thoughtful, Meaningful and Impactful Questions

Part IV: Accelerating
Want to Grow Your Career? Don’t Work Harder, Instead, Be More Strategic.
Four Warning Signs that You Are Getting Too Comfortable in Your Job
Five Feminine-coded Traits That Every Leader Should Have
How to Survive and Thrive as a Technology Leader

Part V: Being a Woman in Technology
#ILookLikeAnEngineer
The Perks of Being a Female In STEM
Size Doesn’t Matter
Five Helpful Hacks to Get More Done Every Day As a Working Mother
How to Retain Female Talent in Technology

Here is to your successful software development career!

126 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2018