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?
2. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Many thanks to our sponsors & partners! DISCOUNT CODES FOR ANY ONE JETBRAINS TOOL OR IDE. BUDGET STRENGTHENING AND AWESOME GIVEAWAY ITEMS.
3. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Know the Market
4. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Know the Market – Glassdoor.com
5. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Know the Market – Glassdoor.com Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
6. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Know the Market – Indeed.com
7. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Know the Market – Indeed.com Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
8. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Know the Market - Skills Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK
9. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Assess Your Skills
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?
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
12. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Set Goals
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
14. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Set Goals – The Daily Planner
15. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Set Goals – The Daily Planner
16. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Build Your Brand
17. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Build Your Brand – It’s You!
18. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK @GAINESK GAINES KERGOSIEN Leader, Speaker, Problem Solver
19. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Build Your Brand – Open Source
20. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Build Your Brand – Blogging
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
22. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Build Your Brand – Speaking
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
24. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Connect with Peers
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
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?
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
28. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Be Your Own Salesman
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
30. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Be Your Own Salesman – Resumes
31. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Be Your Own Salesman – Resumes
32. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Be Your Own Salesman – Abilities Resume
33. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Be Your Own Salesman – Brand Resume
34. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Be Your Own Salesman – Business Cards
35. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Be Your Own Salesman – Business Cards
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
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
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!
39. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Take Risks & Fail Early
40. Troy .NET User Group Gaines Kergosien - @GainesK Take Risks & Fail Early - Avoid • Denial • Hedonic editing • Chasing your losses
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
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 Slides at DotNetDude.net