Exploring Career Interests With a Curious Junior Engineer
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Exploring Career Interests With a Curious Junior Engineer
You’re in a regular 1:1. Isabelle says, 'I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to grow toward… maybe frontend or even product work eventually? I don’t really know what’s realistic.'
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Support her curiosity, ask thoughtful questions, and help her take one next step
Character Profile
Isabelle Nguyen, Mid-20s (Female)
Isabelle joined a few months ago and has been doing well in her current role. She asks to talk during your next 1:1 about her interest in trying frontend work or product thinking — but she’s not sure where to start.
Clarifying Growth Paths With a Mid-Level Engineer
During a 1:1, Daniel says: 'I feel like I’ve been delivering, but I’m not sure what I’m aiming toward anymore — or how to even figure that out.'
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Help Daniel reflect on direction and identify areas for growth
Character Profile
Daniel Cho, Early 30s (Male)
Daniel has been consistent and reliable, but recently mentioned feeling unsure about his growth. He’s not pushing for promotion, just unclear what comes next — and whether he's on the right path.
Navigating Misaligned Growth Expectations With a Senior Engineer
You’re in a 1:1. Nina says, 'I’m ready for more responsibility — but I don’t see the opportunities here lining up fast enough.'
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Acknowledge her ambition and value, while managing expectations and planning next steps
Character Profile
Nina Rao, Late 30s (Female)
Nina is high-performing and ready for more—but what she wants (a lead role or large architecture scope) doesn’t currently align with team needs. She brings it up in a 1:1 and clearly wants movement.