7 Habits of Highly Paid Developers - Troy .NET User Group

Software and website developers are in extremely high demand and rates continue to climb, but many developers have not yet realized their potential. Being good at what you do is important, but it’s equally important that you can communicate the value you bring to an organization and build a reputation that will provide opportunities for growth, both professionally and financially. We will work together to measure your accomplishments, establish a personal brand, and walk away with a resume that conveys your true value!
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1. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
   7 Habits of Highly Paid Developers
   Are you making success a habit?
   

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2. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
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3. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
   Know the Market
   

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4. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
   Know the Market – Glassdoor.com
   

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5. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
   Know the Market – Glassdoor.com
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6. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
   Know the Market – Indeed.com
   

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   Know the Market – Indeed.com
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8. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
   Know the Market - Skills
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9. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
   Assess Your Skills
   

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10. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Assess Your Skills – Establish Value
    • What were you working to accomplish?
    • How did you measure success?
    –Increased Efficiency / Reduced Overhead
    –Increased Revenue
    –Decreased Risk
    • What skills and technologies did you use?
    

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11. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Assess Your Skills – The Soft Ones
    • Communication Skills
    • Teamwork & Collaboration
    • Adaptability & Growth
    • Problem Solving
    • Critical Observation
    • Conflict Resolution
    

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12. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Set Goals
    

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13. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Set Goals
    • Set Goals That Motivate You
    • Set SMART Goals
    –Specific
    –Measurable
    –Attainable
    –Relevant
    –Time Bound
    • Make an Action Plan
    

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14. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Set Goals – The Daily Planner
    

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15. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Set Goals – The Daily Planner
    

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16. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Build Your Brand
    

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17. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Build Your Brand – It’s You!
    

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18. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    @GAINESK
    GAINES KERGOSIEN
    Leader, Speaker, Problem Solver
    

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19. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Build Your Brand – Open Source
    

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20. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Build Your Brand – Blogging
    

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21. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Build Your Brand – Blogging
    • You Are Not a Unique Flower
    • Problems = Opportunities
    • Start Discussions
    • Embrace Controversy
    • Solicit Feedback
    

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22. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Build Your Brand – Speaking
    

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23. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Build Your Brand – Speaking
    • Tell a Story
    • Open Spaces
    • Lightning Talks (5 min)
    • Company lunch-and-learns*
    • Contact local user group leaders
    • Conference call for speakers
    

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24. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Connect with Peers
    

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25. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Connect with Peers – In Person
    • Discover Passions & Pains
    • Follow Up!
    • Feed People ***
    • Take Interest in Projects
    • Seek Opportunities to Help
    

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26. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Connect with Peers – In Person
    • What have you been working on lately?
    • What do you like best about your work?
    • What do you like the least?
    • Who else would you recommend I talk to?
    

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27. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Connect with Peers – Online
    • Networks
    –LinkedIn (professional)
    –Twitter (trends/events)
    –Facebook (social)
    –Tripit (travel)
    • Approach
    –Consider Your Content
    –Target Appropriate Audiences
    

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28. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman
    

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29. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Make Yourself Visible!
    • Announce events
    –Twitter
    –Blog
    • Encourage others
    • Share involvement
    –Online
    –Resume
    

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30. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Resumes
    

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31. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Resumes
    

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32. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Abilities Resume
    

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33. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Brand Resume
    

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34. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Business Cards
    

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35. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Business Cards
    

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36. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Business Cards
    • Plan Ahead
    • Simplicity Stands Out
    –Name
    –Email
    –Phone Number
    –Website
    • White Space is Useful
    

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37. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Interviewing
    • Be Prepared
    –Company Objectives & News
    –Informed Questions for Interviewer
    –Know Their Ideal Candidate
    • Success Stories
    

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38. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Be Your Own Salesman – Negotiation
    • Research the Position
    • Set Targets
    • Portray an Image
    • Balance Humility with Pride
    • Present Your Value
    • Request Offer
    • Provide a Range
    • Treat No as an Opportunity
    • Do Not Fear Change!
    

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39. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Take Risks & Fail Early
    

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40. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Take Risks & Fail Early - Avoid
    • Denial
    • Hedonic editing
    • Chasing your losses
    

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41. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    Take Risks & Fail Early - Embrace
    • Try New Things
    • Experiment Where Failing is Survivable
    • Create Safe Spaces to Fail
    • Recognize Failure
    • Gather Feedback
    • Minimize Emotions
    • Practice Disciplined Pluralism
    

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42. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
    @GAINESK
    Q & A
    Review
    1. Know the Market
    2. Assess Your Skills
    3. Set Goals
    4. Build Your Brand
    5. Connect with Peers
    6. Be Your Own Salesman
    7. Takes Risks & Fail Early
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