Gaines Kergosien gave a presentation on the 7 habits of highly paid developers. The habits were: 1) Know the market and technology skills in demand, 2) Assess your own skills and value proposition, 3) Set goals using the SMART framework, 4) Build your personal brand through blogging, speaking, and open source contributions, 5) Connect with peers both online and in person, 6) Market yourself as your own salesperson through resumes, business cards, and interviews, 7) Take risks and embrace failure as an opportunity for growth. The presentation provided advice on implementing each habit to maximize career success and compensation.
7 Habits of Highly Paid Developers - Gaines Kergosien
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7 Habits of Highly Paid Developers
Gaines Kergosien
Executive Director, Music City Code
Associate Director, UBS
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@GAINESKAssess Your Skills – Establish Value
• What were you working to accomplish?
• How did you measure success?
–Increased Efficiency / Reduced Overhead
–Increased Revenue
–Decreased Risk
• What skills and technologies did you use?
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@GAINESKAssess Your Skills – The Soft Ones
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Adaptability & Growth
• Problem Solving
• Critical Observation
• Conflict Resolution
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@GAINESKSet Goals
• Set Goals That Motivate You
• Set SMART Goals
–Specific
–Measurable
–Attainable
–Relevant
–Time Bound
• Make an Action Plan
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@GAINESKBuild Your Brand – Blogging
• You Are Not a Unique Flower
• Problems = Opportunities
• Start Discussions
• Embrace Controversy
• Solicit Feedback
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@GAINESKBuild Your Brand – Speaking
• Tell a Story
• Open Spaces
• Lightning Talks (5 min)
• Company lunch-and-learns*
• Contact local user group leaders
• Conference call for speakers
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@GAINESKConnect with Peers – In Person
• Discover Passions & Pains
• Follow Up!
• Feed People ***
• Take Interest in Projects
• Seek Opportunities to Help
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@GAINESKConnect with Peers – In Person
• What have you been working on lately?
• What do you like best about your work?
• What do you like the least?
• Who else would you recommend I talk to?
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@GAINESKConnect with Peers – Online
• Networks
–LinkedIn (professional)
–Twitter (trends/events)
–Facebook (social)
–Tripit (travel)
• Approach
–Consider Your Content
–Target Appropriate Audiences
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@GAINESKBe Your Own Salesman – Business Cards
• Plan Ahead
• Simplicity Stands Out
–Name
–Email
–Phone Number
–Website
• White Space is Useful
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@GAINESKBe Your Own Salesman – Interviewing
• Be Prepared
–Company Objectives & News
–Informed Questions for Interviewer
–Know Their Ideal Candidate
• Success Stories
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@GAINESKBe Your Own Salesman – Negotiation
• Research the Position
• Set Targets
• Portray an Image
• Balance Humility with Pride
• Present Your Value
• Request Offer
• Provide a Range
• Treat No as an Opportunity
• Do Not Fear Change!
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@GAINESKTake Risks & Fail Early - Embrace
• Try New Things
• Experiment Where Failing is Survivable
• Create Safe Spaces to Fail
• Recognize Failure
• Gather Feedback
• Minimize Emotions
• Practice Disciplined Pluralism
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@GAINESK
Q & A
Review
1. Know the Market
2. Assess Your Skills
3. Set Goals
4. Build Your Brand
5. Connect with Peers
6. Be Your Own Salesman
7. Takes Risks & Fail Early
Slides at DotNetDude.net