Episode 47: Empowering Entry-Level Developers with Mercedes Bernard

Empowering Entry-Level Developers with Mercedes Bernard TableXI is offering training for developers and product teams! For more info, email go to http://tablexi.com/workshops. Guest Mercedes Bernard: Senior Software Engineer at DevMynd. mercedesbernard.com. Summary How can your company empower your entry-level developers to grow their skills and advance their careers? If you are an entry-level developer, what are skills that are important for growth. Mercedes Bernard, a Senior Software Engineer at DevMynd, joins Tech Done Right to talk about empowering entry-level developers. We talk about giving people scaffolding to support them in owning larger and larger parts of a software process, and how to align your entire company to support growth. Notes 02:15 - Misconceptions About What it Takes to Level Up and The Best Ways to Start Making That Journey 04:17 - On Being a “Domain Expert” or a “Sponsor” 07:52 - Job Switching, Career Advancement, and Promotion 13:48 - Determining Levels and Providing Support Brandon Hays 20:17 - Scaffolding 21:59 - Entry-Level Struggles: Confidence and Time Management 27:55 - Mentorship 31:01 - Giving Support to Entry Level Teammates: Feedback 33:44 - Signs People Need Support 35:06 - The Importance of Hiring Junior Developers Related Episodes Apprenticeship with Megan Tiu, Kara Carrell, and Alyssa Ramsey Your First 100 Days Onboarding A New Employee With Shay Howe and John Gore Managing For Career Development with Claire Lew and Dan Hodos Career Development With Brandon Hays and Pete Brooks Special Guest: Mercedes Bernard.