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Staff promo packet: what evidence actually moved the committee
Scope across teams, not heroics. Written endorsements from PM + EM + peer IC. Business outcomes quantified.
3 months ago
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Growth, negotiation, and navigating your path.
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Laid off after 6 years — first 30 days playbook
Week 1: finances + COBRA. Week 2: narrative + LinkedIn. Week 3: warm intros only. Week 4: structured applications + one build project.
3 months ago
IC vs management fork at 7 YOE — how I decided
Tried EM for 14 months, missed building. Returned to IC track without shame. Both paths valid.
4 months ago
Networking without feeling cringe on LinkedIn
Comment thoughtfully on posts in your niche. Share learnings, not humble brags. DMs after genuine engagement convert better.
Bootcamp grad → first job in 9 months (timeline)
Projects certificates. Two OSS contributions mattered more than the Udemy stack.