Jun 11, 2021 • 1 min read
How do you answer the question of "How's work going?" If you let out a big sigh before answering, it might be worth digging and reflecting a bit more. To help guide you, here are 4 steps to answer that question with a smile.
Even if you're looking for an entry-level role in the tech industry, you should have a relative understanding of what you are good at and what you aren't. I found that although my development skills were not strong, I had a great sense of simplifying complex concepts to a non-technical audience. Use what you got.
I was fortunate enough to have worked in software development teams that nurtured my curiosity. I spent time provisioning CI pipelines, putting together user research plans, and even spent time working with Talent & Learning Development. Going outside the realm of what you know and what you're comfortable with reveals opportunities you wouldn't have understood otherwise.
A mistake I had made was to pursue work just for the sake of what would pay me the most in the long run. I tried my hand at data analytics hoping that data science and machine learning would be my end goal. But sifting through database tables and fields did not get me jazzed about the work. In doing so, I did find out that I got energized from using the outputs of data to design services for users. Regardless if work is easy or hard, you'll enjoy more of what gives you energy.
Ideally, you'll get to learn on the job. But realistically work doesn't always provide the learning opportunities you want. I've found that dedicating time outside of work to learn is just part of growth. You get what you put in.
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Jun 11, 2021 • 1 min read
How do you answer the question of "How's work going?" If you let out a big sigh before answering, it might be worth digging and reflecting a bit more. To help guide you, here are 4 steps to answer that question with a smile.
Even if you're looking for an entry-level role in the tech industry, you should have a relative understanding of what you are good at and what you aren't. I found that although my development skills were not strong, I had a great sense of simplifying complex concepts to a non-technical audience. Use what you got.
I was fortunate enough to have worked in software development teams that nurtured my curiosity. I spent time provisioning CI pipelines, putting together user research plans, and even spent time working with Talent & Learning Development. Going outside the realm of what you know and what you're comfortable with reveals opportunities you wouldn't have understood otherwise.
A mistake I had made was to pursue work just for the sake of what would pay me the most in the long run. I tried my hand at data analytics hoping that data science and machine learning would be my end goal. But sifting through database tables and fields did not get me jazzed about the work. In doing so, I did find out that I got energized from using the outputs of data to design services for users. Regardless if work is easy or hard, you'll enjoy more of what gives you energy.
Ideally, you'll get to learn on the job. But realistically work doesn't always provide the learning opportunities you want. I've found that dedicating time outside of work to learn is just part of growth. You get what you put in.
Seve KimHow To Make More Space For Learning
Jun 8, 2021 • 1 min read We all want to grow and learn more but sometimes making the room for it is challenging. I found that I wanted to designate a specific time for just heads-down learning. Every Saturday I would try to go to a coffee shop to just isolate myself in a book and burn through the pages for the next few hours. The issue with that is that its not sustainable. A principle I follow is to add small iterative ways to reach your outcomes. There are small moments throughout the day t...
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Jun 16, 2021 • 2 min read Just as we think differently of how we grow grapes and how we make wine, digital products and platforms yield value in different ways.What's the Difference Between Digital Products & Platforms?The way in which we think about digital products and platforms can impact the way we manage and prioritize them. Referring to products as "front-end" and platforms as "back-end" might be true but it doesn't explain the value each has on its own. Understanding the diff...
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