femgineer forum on changing roles
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For those in tech who maybe wondering how to switch teams, positions, take on additional responsibilities, or are ready to take on a leadership position in any department. Learn strategies on: - How to assess if you're a fit for a new role - How to initiate the switch by leveraging existing skillsTRANSCRIPT
INTRODUCTION
‣ Duke University - Electrical Engineer & Computer Science‣ R&D Engineer @ Synopsys‣ 2nd Employee/Engineer @ Mint.com‣ Femgineer.com
POORNIMA VIJAYASHANKER
CEO & FOUNDER
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‣ Self Assessment‣ Mistakes‣ Getting the Role
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AGENDA
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I have never been qualified for any position.
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R&D Engineer @ Synopsys
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Founding engineer @ Mint.com
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Founder of BizeeBee.com
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I know how to sell my strengths.
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How the hiring or promoting mind thinks.
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See potential.Care about those who are capable over those who already ready & able.
Effort.1. Self-starter. 2. Can go the extra mile.
50% of List1. May have a few must haves abilities.
2. They know they have to train.
3. Willing to learn.
Attitude1. Team player2. Enthusiastic and energetic
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COMMON MISTAKES
‣ We don’t think we’re qualified because of the LIST‣ Not thinking strategically e.g. working 40+ hours‣ Not demonstrating results‣ Thinking about yourself too much
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Good convincing ourselves we aren’t qualified.
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Self Assessment
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Take stock of your skills.
- list each skill
- how long it took you to acquire
Stories sell.
- read Made to Stick.
- prepare stories that convey skills & projects
- prepare for push back
Take stock of your skills.Take stock of projects.
- what was each project
- what was your part
- describe team’s involvement
- challenges YOU overcame
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Make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into.
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‣ Understand the role‣ What is involved in the day-to-day‣ What to do & How to do it‣ Know how to ask for help
Suggested reading: Cathie Black’s Basic Black
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Hacks.
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You’re already doing the job.
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‣ Explain the project‣ How its already benefitted or impact the company‣ Why you should continue leading it & need more resources‣ Transition plan for your old dusty position
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RECOGNITION
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Convey results.
Convey causes.
Create an ASK.
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Assess
Analyze
Apply
Take stock of your skills and experience.
Understand the role you are interested it in.
Create stories that are compelling.
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Visualize failure.
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KEY OBJECTIVE(S) AGENDA
RESOURCESDELIVERABLE
EXERCISE
Learn to negotiate & get the offer you want!
15 minutes 1.Assess yourself for the role.2.Create a compelling story for it.3.Pick partner.4.Deliver the ASK.5.Switch.
Short skit.
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Pitch format: Results -> Causes -> ASK
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‣ Self Assessment‣ Mistakes‣ Getting the Role
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REVIEW
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What’s next?
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APPENDIX
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BooksBasic Black - Cathie BlackSelf Leadership & the One Minute Manager - Kenneth BlanchardSecrets of Six Figure Women - Barbara StannyNice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office - Lois P. FrankelYes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive - Goldstein, Martin & Cialdini
PodcastsWhat Great Bosses Know - The Poynter Institute Jill Geisler
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