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Career Frameworks β€” Part 1 πŸͺœ

What they are useful for, how to use them, and the various styles and examples

Luca Rossi
Sep 15, 2022
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Hey πŸ‘‹ this is Luca! Welcome to a new πŸ”’ weekly edition πŸ”’ of Refactoring.

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This week we dive into one of my all-time most requested topics: career frameworks!

I spent a good chunk of the last month doing research, talking with guys in the community, and reflecting on my own personal experience.

It was a ton of work, because this topic is massive. Over time I received all kinds of questions about it: from founders who are in the process of creating such a framework for the first time, to engineers who want to use it for growth, to hiring managers who struggle to keep it up to date.

To make sure I am thorough about it, I will split this into two consecutive editions:

  • 1️⃣ Part 1 β€” this one will cover definitions, why and when you should use a career framework, and some good examples.

  • 2️⃣ Part 2 β€” the one coming up next week will cover how to create one that fits your team, and how to roll it out properly.

So, here is the agenda for today:

  • πŸ“Œ What is a career framework β€” definitions first.

  • πŸ— How to use it β€” what are the practical use cases where it brings value?

  • πŸ“† When you need it β€” when is it the right time to create one?

  • πŸ“šΒ Styles and Examples β€” let’s cover some of the most famous frameworks out there.

Disclaimer: career frameworks do exist for all kinds of jobs, but I will focus here on engineering teams. Some of the general advice may apply to any department, but the details and examples will be centered on the tech space.

Let’s go! πŸ‘‡

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