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Most of us have a drive towards professional development and growing towards that next level, but what happens when the next level could be more than one thing? It could mean a promotion from mid-level to senior-level, taking on leadership responsibilities, or moving to a people-management role. What if I'm not sure which direction I want to go? In this talk, we'll discuss ways to move forward even when we haven't decided on the trajectory yet. You'll walk away with tools and tactics you can utilize to pave and navigate your own path forward. https://www.wnb-rb.dev/meetups/2023/08/29
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The video titled "How can I move forward when I don't know where I want to go?" features Mo O'Connor from the WNB.rb meetup, focusing on navigating career development when one feels uncertain about their professional direction. The talk begins with audience participation to address common feelings in career progression, such as decision fatigue, lack of clarity about career paths, and skills that may lead to undesirable roles. O'Connor shares her own journey, transitioning from a ceramics degree to various management roles before entering the tech industry as a software engineer. Key points discussed include: - **Identifying Career Paths**: O'Connor describes three primary career tracks: - **Individual Contributor (IC)**: Focused on technical challenges without people management responsibilities. - **People Manager**: Involves leading others and impacting their careers, requiring a passion for mentorship. - **Hybrid Role**: Combines technical work with some leadership opportunities. - **Personal Development Tools**: O'Connor emphasizes the importance of creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to set career goals, short-term and long-term. This involves assessing personal strengths, opportunities, and crafting measurable goals in collaboration with a manager. - **Exploring Options**: Encourages attendees to apply for jobs they are interested in, even if unsure, as interviews can be a learning experience. O'Connor highlights the value of somatics—listening to bodily sensations when making decisions—as a method to gauge subconscious preferences. - **Pros and Cons Lists**: Useful for evaluating options between management and IC roles, analyzing the benefits and challenges of each. - **Networking and Mentorship**: O'Connor stresses the importance of mentorship and building relationships through networking opportunities such as meetups. She encourages even those early in their careers to pursue mentorship roles, noting that anyone has something to offer others. - **Addressing Roadblocks**: Discusses potential roadblocks in careers such as decision fatigue and a lack of support, urging attendees to find community and mentorship opportunities to navigate these challenges. In conclusion, O'Connor underscores the importance of self-reflection and exploration in career decisions. She advocates for the belief that individuals can change their minds about their career paths and emphasizes that one’s job should not be soul-sucking but rather fulfilling. Her final message encourages an embrace of uncertainty and optimism moving forward into one’s career path.
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