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https://t.co/TGeK22EVEh it over 5 times before you ask for help. Trust me.

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We talk a lot about how to prepare for the technical interview, but not enough about how to stay employed once you land the job

Here are 3 helpful tips ——>

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2.Ask for feedback often. You don’t want this to be annoying, but it’s healthy to seek out feedback regularly and not just once a year during your review, because odds are by that point it’s too late to make any changes

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No one becomes an expert without time and practice.

Said best by Danish physicist Niels Bohr

“An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field”

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The software engineers that get to lead teams and make impact are technical in nature but more importantly, outstanding communicators.

Here are 5 tips to help you improve your communication style:

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5. Write and read more

Set a goal to read and write more daily offscreen! All it takes is 5 mins a day.

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4. Read before lecture. This will allow you to actively listen during class rather than mindlessly try to figure out what the professor is talking about.

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There’s a common misconception that you have to be naturally smart to make it in the STEM field and that’s simply not true. The key is learning how you learn and being the most effective with your time. Follow these 4 rules to cut your study time in half:

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3. Limit the highlight. Studies show that highlighting does little to nothing in helping you retain information.

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You won’t always be motivated. But do it anyways. Set up systems that will ensure your success irrespective of motivation.