[PD] Feeling, behaving and acting like a professional in the software industry

[IakubDubachev]

Coursework content

You are back to your Plan your Life as a Developer.

This plan is not something that you can finalise in a short period. You'll need to go back to it a few more times if you'd like to find an honest description of your current week and identify the necessary changes to it.

As a week will have passed since you did it, you can compare what you wrote with the reality of the week that passed.

Reflections on your current plan.

• How much energy did you have when you sat down to study and work on CYF projects?
• How tired or distracted were you?
• How many interruptions did you get?

Other areas to reflect:

• On your work (or other studies), did you work longer hours than what you planned? What happened?
• Were there any activities that you dedicated more time to it than what you expected?
• How is your sleep?
• Do you manage to feel rested in the morning?
• How do you start your day?

Reflecting on this, think about these two topics:

1. What changes you might need to bring to your life.
2. Define their short/medium/long-term goals.

Then:

• Add these two items to your existing Google Doc. (Reminder: minimum 50 words each and reviewed with an automated grammar tool)
• Share them with your pair.
• Discuss with them, so you can identify anything that is missing, if what you are planning is realistic, or if it is just right.

Estimated time in hours

1.5

What is the purpose of this assignment?

You are getting a deeper understanding of what blockers and distractions that hold you up. But now, you also have to start thinking about what can you do to change this situation and what goals can you start putting in place.

How to submit

• Create a document with the following titles and add your reflections to it:
  • Summary of my current situation
  • My current plan
  • What distractions do I have / My energy levels during the study
  • Original plans I had after I finished the training
• Share your document with 1-2 people with similar situations or experiences
• Discuss your document with them to get some input
• Add the link to this document as a comment on this issue. Your document can be private and shared only with your mentor.

[IakubDubachev]

Summary of My Current Situation I am currently in a transitional phase where I'm focusing on enhancing my skills and knowledge through continued training. I have gained foundational experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I am working towards proficiency in React and Node.js. My goal is to break into the tech industry, specifically in a role that allows me to develop and implement web applications.

My Current Plan Short-term Goals: Complete my current training program and work on hands-on projects to build my portfolio.

Medium-term Goals: Secure an internship or entry-level position at a tech company to gain real-world experience.

Long-term Goals: Advance to a full-time developer role and contribute to significant projects within the industry.

What Distractions Do I Have / My Energy Levels During the Study Distractions: Social media, household responsibilities, and occasional lack of focus.

Energy Levels: My energy fluctuates throughout the day. Mornings are usually more productive, while my energy dips in the afternoons. Evenings are moderate in terms of focus and productivity.

Original Plans I Had After I Finished the Training Initially, I planned to:

Take a short break to recharge.

Begin applying for internships and entry-level positions.

Continue learning through online courses and tutorials.

Network with industry professionals to learn from their experiences and seek potential job opportunities.