Assess your skills and level of seniority

The duration of work experience is sometimes not a clear indicator of the seniority level of a person. There could be a software developer with 1 year of experience who possesses the skills and problem-solving abilities of a senior developer, or a developer with 3 years of experience who is yet to develop the skills required for a higher-level position.

Once a mentor fully understands your strengths, weakness, and where you stand, they can help assess your seniority level.

Knowing your seniority level can help you:

• Find jobs that are on par with your skills and abilities
• Avoid or overcome imposter syndrome
• Build confidence
• Understand where you’re lacking and take necessary steps to hone those skills