As a software developer your technical skill set is in high demand. Devices and technology
have become an integral part of our everyday lives and no digital organization can thrive
without technical professionals on the payroll. However career plateaus are inevitable in even
the most high-demand field. Companies do not only need software developers they need software
developers with soft skills. In Soft Skills to Advance Your Developer Career author Zsolt Nagy
explores how emotional intelligence can give your software development career an edge. These
subjects are not taught in school and unfortunately the career advancement of many excellent
developers can be blocked by their inability to effectively communicate their needs assert
themselves and negotiate confidently. Throughout this book Nagy shows you how to actively
improve and prioritize your soft skills so that you can better represent the holistic interests
of your team obtain better working conditions negotiate raises and increase your variety of
employment options by elevating your interviewing skills. Discover the obstacles standing
between you and a fulfilling career by finding and improving strengths you may not have even
known you had. Jump out of your box with Soft Skills to Advance Your Developer Career and
leverage your expertise with effortless confidence at all stages of your professional journey.
What You Will Learn Examine why software developer careers cannot be treated similarly as any
other career path Understand the four soft-skills you need to advance your career Develop a
strategy for your personal brand and align it with your career plan Realize the role of
assertive communication and the importance of giving and receiving feedback Create a plan for
setting yourself up for a raise or promotion Discover techniques for acing the behavioral and
coding interview Who This Book Is ForSoftware developers who have the technical skills required
for career advancement but want a guide on how to manage their careers
