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Want to break into Scrum Master’s role but the job market is rubbish? Do this instead.
🐘First, let’s name two elephants in the room:
- The market in Europe (and probably in other parts of the world) is really bad for junior candidates or changing professions right now.
- Nowadays, there are proportionately more people wanting to move to IT due to high salaries than for their passion for the work it entails.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to earn more, yet if this is your only reason to be a Scrum Master or an Agile Coach, stop reading here. This strategy is not for you.
1. Answer the question — what draws you to this role? 🧲
What aspects of the role allure you? Why these? Don’t skip the second question. Your answers will keep you going when things get tough. It will connect you to your value system, beliefs and your purpose. In other words, the essence that is important to you right now.
2. Experiment without labels 🧪
It’s easier to get people on board without using foreign language or informing a team that you plan to introduce new frameworks. Try to do small, measurable experiments that tackle real problems people have. Use knowledge that is freely available. Don’t use…
