What Type Of Person Thrives In The Software Engineering Industry, According To A Software Engineer At Workday
Ryan, a Software Engineer at Workday, believes that people who "thrive" in the software engineering industry are naturally curious, driven to learn, and eager to grow, as the field presents constant challenges. Approaching these challenges with the "right mentality," seeing them as "opportunities for growth," is key to success, as is the fact that the industry offers job security.
Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Adaptability, Resilience, Growth Mindset
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Ryan Vivian
Software Engineer
Workday
California State University, East Bay
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Computer Science
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Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Curiosity and a constant desire to learn and grow are key to thriving in this industry.
2. The software engineering field offers job security due to the continuous demand and evolving nature of the work.
3. Viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and learning is essential for success in this demanding field.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I'd say people who would thrive in this role are curious and constantly want to learn, grow, and evolve, especially within their careers. It's not easy, it's tough, but it's also never boring.
You're always going to have something to do and be working on. This also contributes to good job security.
While it can be hard at times, if you have the right mentality and view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, then you'll be fine.
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