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I've found my self in this position as well. So far I've managed to identify a few key points which has served me well so far. - Being able to produce results
by asabla 4y ago
I've found my self in this position as well.
So far I've managed to identify a few key points which has served me well so far.
- Being able to produce results even when there is a lot of unknowns.
- Fairly good communication skills across several departments. People usually listens to what you say.
- Being known as goto kind of person. If it's about getting the gist about something or direct help of implementing any kind of service/api.
And lastly the main point of being Sellable: Being a generalist has put you into a lot of scenarios were others have no previous knowledge about. And thus making you easier to act as an early asset in assignments.
- prox 4y agoInteresting discussion. My solution has been to sell myself as a troubleshooter. So I usually see patterns and solutions that others do not and in such a case can bring something to table where people get stuck. A troubleshooter sounds very specialist while it skills are in actuality quite generalist (on the whole)
- asabla 4y agoI've sold my self as a troubleshooter before, but that only got me into positions were I was maintaining old tech. Especially things others had no idea how/why it did work. I still find my self in these situations, but not as much like before since I stopped using troubleshooter. But your miles may vary :)
- prox 4y agoYeah this comment thread is certainly enlightening in that regard. Maybe I should rethink my strategy! May I ask what you market yourself now?
- asabla 4y agoI've kind of switched over to a more specialized direction, but I still do include all/some the general stuff as well. Meaning: It's imperative you explain there is a focus on what you're specialized/interested in. And if they're still interested there is a lot of extra goodies you know as well. But only as long as it's part of the assignment/position you're interviewing for. I know this answer is a bit vague, but I hope it was still to some good use for you.
- prox 4y agoYes, thank you! This end of the year period is good to reflect on the coming year and make some changes (if necessary).