Sheila and Sabina chat with ML software engineer, Mark Fajet, about the promotion process in industry. He has been working in big tech companies for almost 5 years now and has learned that the promotion process isn't as smooth as he originally expected.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
What the promotion process entails
How to assess yourself to make sure you meet the requirements to move to the next level
How to get your manager and peers on your side to help with your promotions
Some unexpected hurdles you may face during the process
Referenced resources:
Brag documents (document your accomplishments): https://jvns.ca/blog/brag-documents/
Professional Development Plan template: https://www.seoptimer.com/blog/professional-development-plan-template/