Professional Skills [PS]

Study Skillsets & Practices

PS.1 Ability to develop habits of productive developers such as effective technical questioning skills, ongoing coding practice time, workflow organization, time management and engage in professional workshops.

PS.1.a Learn effective technical questioning skills including note taking and feedback.

PS.1.b Practice & learn behaviors of productive developers such as daily coding and use of different communication tools.

PS.1.c Develop time management skillset which helps maintain proper workflow.

PS.1.d Learn effective financial planning and budgeting for long term financial goals.

Career Development

PS.2 Develop in depth understanding on how to grow career as developer.

PS.2.a Understand the context of professional skills within Pursuit and effective ways of taking advantage of content.

PS.2.b Learn the hiring process as developer and how Pursuit curriculum develops supports the hiring process.

PS.2.c Create a personal narrative "Pop Pitch" that reflects technical journey into Pursuit. Understand how "Pop Pitch" can be a tool for marketing own brand as developer.

PS.2.d Understand best practices for networking and fostering fostering professional relationships. This includes practice with professionals in tech industry.

PS.2.e Finalize project portfolio and update employment resources such as resume, Linkedin and cover letter.

PS.2.f Emulate developer work experiences in order to prepare for professional development roles.

Professional Skills

PS.3 Develop in depth professional skills that target professional growth and experience.

PS.3.a Construct resume and Linkedin profile based on Pursit resume template and Linkedin template.

PS.3.b Model personal brand by creating Cover Letter that reflects personal experience. This includes learning best practices, poor example case studies and following Pursuit template.

PS.3.c Understand behavioral interview component and learn best practices. This includes roleplaying with peers, staffs and professionals.

PS.3.d Use job application resources to apply for relevant jobs. Learn the best process and resources for applying for jobs including networking skills.

PS.3.e Understand interview process in context of telephone interviews. This includes best practices and ongoing telephone interview skills development.

PS.3.f Learn how to create a product demo and test product.

PS.3.g Understand important design principles including UI/UX Design.

PS.3.h Gauge best Practices for negotiating job offer.

PS.3.i Understand technology trends and how to target skills.

Effective Communication & Presentation

PS.4 Model and practice communication and presentation skills through group work, practice and self reflection.

PS.4.a Practice communication and feedback through Radical Candor.

PS.4.b Understand own learning style and its importance in becoming a professional developer.

PS.4.c Public speaking practice through demo of app.

PS.4.d Learn Rubber Ducking and asking Questions in classroom environment.

Industry Relationships & Professional Feedback

PS.5 Develop relationship with industry professionals and receive feedback through practice and role modeling.

PS.5.a Practice whiteboarding and receive feedback.

PS.5.b Practice with industry volunteers behavioral and technical interviews. This includes review of cover letters, resumes and applications.

Diversity, Equity and Self Reflection

PS.6 Understand the important of diversity and equity in the tech field. Self reflect on own personal experience and its importance in contributing to the future of tech space.

PS.6.a Practice effective short term and long term practices related to potential challenges. Reflect on own self identity in context of potential challenges.

PS.6.b Understand challenges faced by peers in the tech industry and their response to challenges.

PS.6.c Scope how technology can make a positive impact through volunteer efforts.

Personal Wellness

PS.7 Address needs for physical, mental and emotional health and wellness so that Fellows can succeed at Pursuit and are prepared for the workplace.

PS.7.a Aware of and applying resources available for personal profession support (HRA/Public Assistance, GoodWill etc).

PS.7.b Learn best techniques for time management on personal and professional level.

PS.7.c How to cope with physical and emotional stress through different techniques.