Get The Rating You Deserve: Optimize Your Tech Performance Review
Through practical examples, specific strategies, and a shift in mindset, you will learn:
- Why traditional approaches to gaining ratings and promotions often do not work
- How to structure your work correctly so that it truly yields results
- How communication, relationships, and mindset impact achieving career goals
- Why it is important not only to perform excellently but also to convey and explain your motives properly
We will explore how to overcome biases (we all have them), how to build relationships with leaders and colleagues, and how to establish a network of contacts before you need it. You will learn to take responsibility for your career, work sustainably, and stay in the game over the long term - developing skills and clarity of thought for success even under unstable conditions.
This course is based on years of experience working with hundreds of professionals, as well as my personal story - from "trend Meets Most" in mid-cycle to "Greatly Exceeds" and outstanding results.
The course covers both long-term strategies and tactical techniques. So stay till the end - you will find practical advice, principles, and resources that will help take your career to the next level!
About the Author: Yogi Sharma
Yogi Sharma — Career Coach and Ex-Meta Engineer
Yogi Sharma is a career coach, a former software engineer at Meta, and a computer science researcher. He helps engineers grow their careers in tech with clear steps and lessons from real work.
Work at Meta
Yogi worked at Meta from 2011 to 2017. The company grew fast during these years. He worked on large systems and helped improve core parts of the platform.
- Infrastructure and backend systems
- Failure recovery and reliability work
- Caching and performance work
- Network scale and system growth
These teams gave him strong experience with large distributed systems and the way big tech teams work.
Career Lessons and Performance Growth
During his time at Meta, Yogi moved through many review cycles and different roles. He worked with teams across the company and learned how to show impact in large orgs.
- Took part in many review cycles
- Worked through both strong and weak review periods
- Coordinated with many teams
- Learned how to guide his own growth
Performance Turnaround
Yogi went through a major shift in one review cycle.
- Started with a “Meets Most” rating
- Shared clear proof of his work and impact
- Improved his final rating to “Greatly Exceeds”
This change shaped his approach to performance and career growth in tech.
Watch Online 19 lessons
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Outline Demo | 05:11 | |
| 2 | Why Performance Matters | 05:02 | |
| 3 | About Yogi | 06:07 | |
| 4 | Learning Objectives | 07:04 | |
| 5 | Detailed Breakdown | 07:55 | |
| 6 | Slow & Steady | 08:52 | |
| 7 | Build Relationships Proactively | 15:47 | |
| 8 | Engaging In Conflicts | 12:11 | |
| 9 | Getting Stuff Done | 12:05 | |
| 10 | Clarity On Deliverables | 08:46 | |
| 11 | Add Incredible Value | 11:04 | |
| 12 | Align With Intermediate Picture | 08:11 | |
| 13 | Showcase Your Work | 10:59 | |
| 14 | Regular Check-Ins | 07:13 | |
| 15 | Use Synchronous Time Wisely | 07:46 | |
| 16 | Spend Time On Your Career | 10:24 | |
| 17 | Think Long Term | 05:53 | |
| 18 | Build Inner Strength | 10:02 | |
| 19 | Conclusion | 02:42 |
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