Want to get promoted as a software engineer in 2025’s tough tech job market? Whether you're aiming for Intermediate, Senior, Staff, or beyond, these proven strategies helped me advance at Amazon and Microsoft—even during layoffs and reorgs.
In this video, I share 4 proven steps to help you:
- Why more work doesn’t always lead to promotion
- A simple habit to save time in performance reviews
- How to build a career growth plan that works
- How to earn trust and visibility across your org
Watch the full breakdown or skip ahead to the section that helps you most:
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - More Work ≠ Promotion
04:08 - Performance Review Habit
05:58 - Career Growth Plan
08:39 - Trust & Visibility
11:11 - Outro + Coaching Offer
Need help with your promotion plan?
Book a 1-on-1 career coaching session with me here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2XMPGaj2CSa8I-xVRp3M185OV0o34dvE4HeYcsw1mdML0wsLt72-WFGrhCAfnI4PHsB-lbzDo0
How to Earn Trust & Credibility at Work: https://youtu.be/Ub4l7jWUGw4
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