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Brandon
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How hard is it to find a job with a Computer Science degree?
I aspire to get a degree in this field and wanted to get some opinions. #computer-science
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Ted Streete
Distinguished Engineer, Office of the CTO, CPSD
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Starting early in your search for any job is important. Don't wait until the last minute
Get an account on Linked-in and start to network with others. Don't limit yourself to those in your chosen field, but build a broad base of people with varying skills in different industries. You'll be surprised how transferable skills can be between different industries if you already know someone in the industry you want to work
Don't stress too much about the "right major". Experience as a volunteer or an intern; knowing people who you have met through that experience and good grades in a major that is related to your chosen career is way more important.
Be persistent. Only the very few are lucky to get a job at their first application.
Think out of the box. There are great careers at companies not called Facebook, Google or Apple. Look at smaller cities in your country. They may have custom development companies that are looking for good developers. Think about companies that employ developers although that is not their business. Supermarket and department chains; logistics and shipping companies; local government all employ lots of developers. And, you're more likely to know someone who knows someone who works in one of those companies, making it easier to get that first introduction.
Get an account on Linked-in and start to network with others. Don't limit yourself to those in your chosen field, but build a broad base of people with varying skills in different industries. You'll be surprised how transferable skills can be between different industries if you already know someone in the industry you want to work
Don't stress too much about the "right major". Experience as a volunteer or an intern; knowing people who you have met through that experience and good grades in a major that is related to your chosen career is way more important.
Be persistent. Only the very few are lucky to get a job at their first application.
Think out of the box. There are great careers at companies not called Facebook, Google or Apple. Look at smaller cities in your country. They may have custom development companies that are looking for good developers. Think about companies that employ developers although that is not their business. Supermarket and department chains; logistics and shipping companies; local government all employ lots of developers. And, you're more likely to know someone who knows someone who works in one of those companies, making it easier to get that first introduction.
Amanda Dupell
UI/UX Developer
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Amanda’s Answer
Really hone into a niche inside the computer science industry. It will help you a lot to explore all of the career options and intersections of computer science to understand where you can apply the range of skills you acquire over the years.
Finding a job in computer science is up to how you apply yourself and where you personally see yourself happy. There are so many jobs being created in this industry due to the growing rate of technology in our generation. Don't be overwhelmed, as a "software engineering" position may mean different things at different companies. Make sure to read the full description of a computer science role to understand what your responsibilities would be. When applying and interviewing, be sure to stress the skills that align with the job description.
Best of luck!
Finding a job in computer science is up to how you apply yourself and where you personally see yourself happy. There are so many jobs being created in this industry due to the growing rate of technology in our generation. Don't be overwhelmed, as a "software engineering" position may mean different things at different companies. Make sure to read the full description of a computer science role to understand what your responsibilities would be. When applying and interviewing, be sure to stress the skills that align with the job description.
Best of luck!
Joanne Mammarelli
Systems Engineer
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For finding a job, add the following to your skills list:
- How to present yourself. The initial impression you make whether in person or even via a skype says a lot about you
- Have experience ... an iternship, co-op job, or a fantastic school project that you can refer to
- Have good, strong grades.
- Be careful with what you put out to social media (facebook, twitter) - folks look at that in the hiring process
- Love what you do - There's a book "Do what you love and the money will follow" by Marsha Sinetar you may want to read