Episode 47: Empowering Entry-Level Developers with Mercedes Bernard

## Empowering Entry-Level Developers with Mercedes Bernard TableXI is offering training for developers and product teams! For more info, email go to . ## Guest [Mercedes Bernard](https://twitter.com/mercedescodes): Senior Software Engineer at [DevMynd](https://www.devmynd.com/). [mercedesbernard.com](http://mercedesbernard.com/). ## Summary How can your company empower your entry-level developers to grow their skills and advance their careers? If you are an entry-level developer, what are skills that are important for growth. Mercedes Bernard, a Senior Software Engineer at DevMynd, joins Tech Done Right to talk about empowering entry-level developers. We talk about giving people scaffolding to support them in owning larger and larger parts of a software process, and how to align your entire company to support growth. ## Notes 02:15 - Misconceptions About What it Takes to Level Up and The Best Ways to Start Making That Journey 04:17 - On Being a “Domain Expert” or a “Sponsor” 07:52 - Job Switching, Career Advancement, and Promotion 13:48 - Determining Levels and Providing Support - [Brandon Hays](https://frontside.io/blog/2016/07/07/the-conjoined-triangles-of-senior-level-development.html) 20:17 - Scaffolding 21:59 - Entry-Level Struggles: Confidence and Time Management 27:55 - Mentorship 31:01 - Giving Support to Entry Level Teammates: Feedback 33:44 - Signs People Need Support 35:06 - The Importance of Hiring Junior Developers ## Related Episodes - [Apprenticeship with Megan Tiu, Kara Carrell, and Alyssa Ramsey](https://www.techdoneright.io/41) - [Your First 100 Days Onboarding A New Employee With Shay Howe and John Gore](https://www.techdoneright.io/37) - [Managing For Career Development with Claire Lew and Dan Hodos](https://www.techdoneright.io/12) - [Career Development With Brandon Hays and Pete Brooks](https://www.techdoneright.io/002-career-development-with-brandon-hays)