From 0bf43719329106e681314013a6a96501e7539447 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ahmed AbouZaid <6760103+aabouzaid@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2024 14:05:22 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] added: Next Steps - Your Skills Chart --- docs/content/next-steps/README.md | 12 +++++++++++- docs/getting-started/README.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 13 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/content/next-steps/README.md b/docs/content/next-steps/README.md index fdb874e..9e1d013 100644 --- a/docs/content/next-steps/README.md +++ b/docs/content/next-steps/README.md @@ -42,7 +42,17 @@ It's time to face the real world and prepare for the next steps. We will cover s - Check your LinkedIn account at least once a week or so. - Keep it professional; at the end of the day, LinkedIn is not Facebook! (there are always exceptions, but that's still the rule of thumb). -## Your Skills Radar Chart +## Your Skills Chart + +- At this point, you should know your strengths and weaknesses. Reflect on your current skills to find what you are good at and what you could be better at. +- This will help you to visualize your competencies, identify gaps, and track growth over time. +- It's recommended to use a `Radar Chart` (Spider Chart) with 5 levels and map the current and target level based on your goals (e.g., targeting a new market or job). +- The chart alone is not enough; always combine it with a one-page document that adds some context about your skills. +- Use the chart as a high-level for your next steps and career development. +- Update your skill chart at least once every year or, even better, every 6 months. +- You can do this yourself, but it's highly recommended that you do it with someone close to you. +- Ask for feedback whenever possible. +- Always remember that ... you must be honest with yourself; otherwise, the whole process will be worthless! ## DevOps Certificates diff --git a/docs/getting-started/README.md b/docs/getting-started/README.md index af7c177..ba3a02b 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/README.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/README.md @@ -153,9 +153,9 @@ if you are interested in the DevOps hands-on project **only**. Continue if you w ### [Next Steps](../content/next-steps) - [Your CV/Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Profile](../content/next-steps#your-cvresume-cover-letter-and-linkedin-profile) -- Your Skills Radar Chart +- [Your Skills Chart](../content/next-steps#your-skills-chart) - DevOps Certificates -- Career Activities +- Public Activities - [Interview Preparation](../content/next-steps#interview-preparation) - [Career Growth](../content/next-steps#career-growth)