China
How to prepare for an interview in China
Understanding cultural differences before you are in an interview situation can be a big plus. In this article I want to introduce you to the subtle differences of an interview setting in China.
China
How to find a job in China as a foreigner
When we decided move to China in 2022, I had no idea how to look for a job there. I needed to start from scratch and get familiar with the job market. In this post I give advice on how to start a job hunt in China.
Career
Expectations and growth strategies for Junior Software Engineers
In this article I want to give a brief overview of what I think is expected of a Junior Software Engineer, what you should aim for to be good and how you can grow. This information would have been tremendously helpful to me when I started my journey in software development.
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My best tips to land a tech job in China as a foreigner
Finding a job as a Software Engineer in Europe with a few years of experience is still relatively easy. How does the situation look like in China? I try to answer this question by looking at the economic situation, the working style in Chinese companies as well as necessary skills of the applicant.
China
How leaving your comfort zone will change your life
There is lots of talk about leaving your comfort zone these days. Doing it means change, and most people don't like or fear change. There are huge advantages to do this once in a while though. In this post I cover some of the bigger changes in my life and what helped me to manage that fear.
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The Staff Engineer - A Staff Engineer's perspective
In this article I want to give a brief overview of what I think is expected of a Staff Engineer, what you should aim for to be good and how you can learn and progress.
Career
The Senior Software Engineer - A Staff Engineer's perspective
In this article I want to give a brief overview of what I think is expected of a Senior Software Engineer, what you should aim for to be good and how you can learn and progress.
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The Professional Software Engineer - A Staff Engineer's perspective
In this article I want to give a brief overview of what I think is expected of a Professional Software Engineer, what you should aim for to be good and how you can learn and progress.
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The Junior Software Engineer - A Staff Engineer's perspective
In this article I want to give a brief overview of what I think is expected of a Junior Software Engineer, what you should aim for to be good and how you can learn and progress.
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How work changed being a Tech Lead
In this article I share the things that changed in my work life after becoming a Tech Lead. Especially I will cover how my contribution to the team changed and how my view changed in general.
Career
My Tech Lead journey
I share my experiences of working in a Tech Lead role for the past two and a half years. I write about the fuzziness of the role and what my expectations and those of others have been at the beginning. Finally, no one can tell you what this role is about because every team is different.