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From Junior to Mid-level: My Top Five Tips on How To Make This Transition

Nadia Zhuk on April 05, 2022

As a self-taught engineer, I know full well how difficult it can be for someone to transition from junior to mid-level developer. There is always ...
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Mike Bybee

Shared to my LinkedIn with the following commentary:

"Solid advice. Should you find yourself in a place that doesn't allow for such questioning, then seriously ask yourself whether you're at the right place."

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Nadia Zhuk

Thank you for sharing! I'm glad you found it useful.

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Adebanjo Dolapo

Great insight. Thanks for sharing.

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Nadia Zhuk

Thank you! I'm glad this post was useful.

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Nadia Zhuk

If you have any follow-up questions, please let me know, I will be glad to tackle them in future posts or videos.

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Francisco Zapata

Great!!! I like your post. Thanks for sharing it.
Blessings from Venezuela.

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Nadia Zhuk

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this post.

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Chadwin Deysel

Great post! Specifically the point you made about what a developer's job truly is. We get really caught up in code, code, code that we miss we point and that is solving problems.

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Nadia Zhuk

Oh yes, so true! It took me a while to understand what my job truly was. I wish someone had told me this early on!

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Renan Pereira

Thanks for sharing, it was a very nice read as a junior dev.

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Nadia Zhuk

I'm glad it was helpful. Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions as a junior developer. I will be glad to answer them in a blog post or (more likely) on my channel youtube.com/user/beetlehope

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Roger • Edited

To transition from junior to mid-level, actively seek feedback and build a strong network for insights and opportunities. Take initiative by volunteering for challenging projects and enhance your skills through continuous learning. Document your achievements to effectively showcase your contributions. If relevant, highlight experience with dito app registration to further bolster your profile.

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john anderson

To make a smooth transition, start by planning your goals and staying flexible to adapt to changes. Seek support from others who have gone through similar experiences to get more info about resources like the SSS Portal. Embrace the opportunity for personal growth by learning new skills, and prioritize self-care to maintain resilience. With these strategies, you can navigate the transition confidently.