How to better negotiate your salary? Our new podcast episode offers practical tips! Listen here: Or on YouTube: In this week’s podcast episode we tune into a PDM Mindset Hacking call where Julian offers the group some valuable tips when it comes to negotiating your salary when applying for jobs. These tips will help you determine what… Continue reading Salary Negotiation Tips
Articles on soft skills
Debunking 7 Myths About Software Development Coaching
By Bob Belderbos on 12 September 2023
If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese proverb Transformative power of guidance 10 years ago I was overweight, maybe not more than +12 kg, but it definitely had a bearing on the quality of my… Continue reading Debunking 7 Myths About Software Development Coaching
Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges by Using Positive Self-Talk
By PyBites Team on 28 July 2023
In this episode we are joined by Alejandro Briceño, a chemical engineer turned HR professional and innovation consultant. Watch here: Or listen here: We delve into the power of positive self-talk and its impact on facing challenges and fostering a growth mindset. We discuss the importance of reframing negative thoughts, practicing self-compassion, and surrounding yourself… Continue reading Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges by Using Positive Self-Talk
Rockstar Python Developers Need Great communication Skills Too
By Anthony Lister on 4 May 2020
Mentoring children is a whole new challenge, and one that served to help me think about my own communication and empathy skills at work too.
My Favorite Career Development Book
By Bob Belderbos on 2 May 2020
If there is one career book we could recommend you it’s “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”. In this article some of the main takeaways for me.
How I Followed my Heart, Conquered Fear and Became a Public Speaker
By Mridu Bhatnagar on 4 September 2019
In this guest post Mridu shares with us how she got into public speaking, conquering fear and imposter syndrome. What did she learn? And what does she recommend for people starting out? Let’s hear from Mridu!
How Promotions work in Large Corporations
By Cristian Medina on 15 August 2018
We are stoked to have Cristian Medina (tryexceptpass.org) deliver our first soft skills article. He will go into depth on the topic of promotions and how to better position yourself as a developer. He will discuss performance reviews, the role your manager can play, networking and much more. Enjoy and keep challening yourself!