Things I Got Wrong When Searching for My First Engineering Manager Job

Explore the challenges and insights of transitioning from Senior Engineer to Engineering Manager in this 11-minute conference talk. Gain valuable perspectives on self-assessment, motivation, and resilience during this significant career shift. Learn strategies for identifying personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to management roles, understanding the deeper motivations behind pursuing leadership positions, and developing the necessary resilience to thrive. Discover tips for preparing for leadership-focused interviews, essential questions to ask potential employers, and other nuances involved in making this pivotal career move. Benefit from the speaker's personal experiences and lessons learned to better navigate your own journey into engineering management.