Helping a Junior Engineer Think About Growth
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Helping a Junior Engineer Think About Growth
You’re in a 1:1 where he casually mentioned wanting to 'level up' — but didn’t know where to start.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Start a light but focused conversation about growth, skill-building, and mindset
Character Profile
Raymond Cho, Mid-20s (Male)
Raymond is about 6 months into his first full-time engineering role. He’s eager to do well but unsure what growth looks like beyond finishing tasks.
Unsticking a Mid-Level Engineer Who Feels Stalled
You’ve invited Jules to talk more openly about their career goals in this 1:1, hoping to break the stagnation pattern.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Surface blockers, clarify expectations, and co-create a forward path
Character Profile
Jules Hart, Early 30s (Non-binary)
Jules has been a steady mid-level engineer for over a year. They’ve hinted at wanting to grow but seem unsure of what’s missing — and recently mentioned feeling stuck.
Facing Career Frustration With a Senior Engineer
Noah brought this up in a prior 1:1. Now you're diving deeper to help shift it from resentment to progress.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Create space for honest frustration, clarify growth signals, and re-engage ownership of the path forward
Character Profile
Noah Tan, Late 30s (Male)
Noah has been a respected senior IC for years, but recently he’s expressed frustration about not being considered for staff-level opportunities. He feels invisible and questions whether the company values him.