Are you a tech generalist, or a failed specialist? Are you a Renaissance man, or a dilettante? It's easy to identify as a generalist. How do you know if you're

Are you a tech generalist, or a failed specialist? Are you a Renaissance man, or a dilettante? It's easy to identify as a generalist. How do you know if you're a good one? How can a hiring manager figure out if you're a good one? You're being hired to do specific work, unless you're coming through a recent-grad or other entry-level pipeline. You will be evaluated on specific technical competencies, because that's harder to fake. You need to show your ability to master at least one stack, language, framework, system, or technical area. Your specialized skills demonstrate prior mastery and an ability to do the kind of work they need you for. Your generalist skills will show through in the quality of your work and ability to influence broadly. So no, nobody's hiring someone who specializes in being a generalist. But, they are promoting them.