Name: Nail Your Promotion As A Software Engineer [Part 7] - The #1 Piece: Engineering Manager
Uploaded: 2024-04-11T18:51:02+00:00
Duration: 10 min 30 s
Description: In order to have a real shot promotion, you need an engineering manager who's in your corner

Nail Your Promotion As A Software Engineer [Part 7] - The #1 Piece: Engineering Manager

In order to have a real shot promotion, you need an engineering manager who's in your corner. Despite this, so many software engineers index entirely on company and product space, ignoring this crucial angle. This lesson teaches you:

- Why your engineering manager is so important for your promotion case
- The #1 concept to remember when evaluating a manager to support your promotion
- The exact differences between an engineering manager who is great for your promotion vs. one who is more risky
- How to get the real information you need to judge an engineering manager

In order to have a real shot promotion, you need an engineering manager who's in your corner

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