Hey everyone, Happy New Year!
I’m currently working on my documents for the Exceptional Promise criteria and would really appreciate your feedback, observations, and suggestions.
A bit about me: I have over 6+ years of experience as a software engineer. I started my career in 2018 as a junior developer and have since grown into mid-level, senior, and full-stack roles.
I’m not entirely sure which path would be the best fit for me since I don’t have much international recognition yet(Talent or Promise), but I’d love to hear your thoughts on how to position myself effectively.
cc @Francisca_Chiedu @pahuja @hsafra @ellagna @reachusama @mahesh3110 @alexnk Would appreciate your contributions, Thanks!
Documents
CV
Personal Statement
LORs
- Letter from my most recent employer(CEO) (Company A).
- Letter from my first employer(Executive Director, a non-profit organisation), where I volunteered to teach web development after leaving.
- Letter from a PhD holder in youth health, for data analysis work I did in 2020.
MC1: Current Contributions (Company B)
- Document showing my contributions to my current workplace (Company B), including screenshots of Merge Requests, salary increase based on performance appraisal, and appraisal documentation.
- Reference to an external document with a signed salary increase and employment details. (Not sure if external links are accepted.)
MC2: Previous Contributions (Company A)
- Document showing my contributions to Company A (former company), including metrics on scaling, securing additional funding, and new market expansion.
- Screenshots of projects, with an external link for my promotion to senior software engineer.
MC3: Community Engagement (GSE)
- Document showing my community ambassadorship with GSE (2020-2022), where I hosted digital meetups for entrepreneurs, software engineers, and other professionals.
- External Google Drive link with my tweets, Zoom calls, and an email from GSE offering me the position.
- Note: This was an unpaid position. I am considering adding a recommendation from GSE leadership to support my application.
OC1: Speaking Engagement (GDG)
- Proof of my speaking engagement at a GDG event with 100+ participants in 2022.
- Included: Flyer with my name and event description, tweet from GDG, and photos.
OC2: Community Spotlight (CCHUB)
- Recognition from CCHUB, highlighting my impact in the tech community.
- Included: LinkedIn post link and the related flyer.
OC3: Current Team Lead Recommendation
- Letter from my current team lead, highlighting my contributions since joining the company. Dated last week.
Would appreciate your feedback and suggestion. Thank you in advance