Tech career: 4 things I wish I knew when I started my career as a software engineer #shorts

In this #shorts video, I share my experience as an early career software developer and the 4 career mistakes I wish I knew to avoid when I started as a junior software engineer, with valuable software engineer career advice for career growth and avoiding career mistakes in your 20s. If you're a new developer or early in your software engineer career, this video is for you! 1. Not asking for help when stuck: As a software engineer, it's important to know when to ask for help. It's less burdening or damaging than being stuck for days on the sample problem. 2. Not understanding the business context: Understanding the business context of a project is crucial to its success. You need to understand the goals and priorities of the business and align your work accordingly and that will lead to faster promotion 3. Not promoting your work as a software engineer can be a missed opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise. It's easy to assume that your work will speak for itself, but without promoting it, you may not be reaching the right people or potential collaborators. Sharing your work on social media, attending conferences, or contributing to open-source projects can help increase your visibility and build your professional network. 4. Not prioritizing self-care and mental wellness: Burnout is a real issue in software engineering. It's important to prioritize self-care to avoid burning out. So many people suffer silently from burnout and that can also damage your long-term success! #youtubeshorts #softwareengineering