Career paths
Compare each path, then follow the recommended one’s action plan.
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Lead Product Designer · Recommended
Transitioning from Web Engineer to Lead Product Designer requires gaining expertise in product management and user experience design.
Skills to add: Product management, User experience design, Leadership skills
Timeline: 3 months
Income uplift: Increased salary by $20,000 - $30,000
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Senior Web Engineer
Advance within the current field as a Senior Web Engineer by focusing on more complex projects and leading development teams.
Skills to add: Complex project management, Team leadership
Timeline: 3 months
Income uplift: $10,000 - $15,000
UX Designer
Shift towards a specialized role in UX Design by mastering design tools and methodologies.
Skills to add: Design tools, UX methodologies
Timeline: 3 months
Income uplift: $15,000 - $25,000
Immediate actions
Do these next.
- Attend workshops on product management and UX design to gain new skills.
- Network with professionals in the product design field to learn more about the industry.
- Update and refine portfolio to clearly present current work and skills.
Timeline to goal
Month-by-month milestones (3-month plan)
- Month 1
Start attending workshops
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- Month 2
Complete first workshop
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- Month 3
Start networking with industry professionals
Take action