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Can anyone that is a computer programmer tell me what is like when you get your first job?
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Nicole’s Answer
Hi Ruben G. Ahh yes, the first job. I have four words.
It was a relief.
It can be a little worrying...spending lots of time studying, testing, attending extra lessons and teachers assistant hours...just putting in a lot of work...not knowing for sure if "things will work out". Even when I was exposed to students who had graduated before me and got great jobs, I still wasn't sure that I would have the same success.
Then there is the actual application and interviewing process. Can be nerve-racking at first...but over time, can absolutely be a confidence builder as applicants get better at how they communicate what they have learned in their college programs and/or internships and how they can be an asset to the company/team that is hiring.
So while I have been on my career path for many years, I still remember what it was like to get that first letter inviting me to my first job. After the relief, came joy and then...lots of planning. I had to prepare to live in a new space and have a completely new way of spending my day. No more trodding to class but instead I spent many days as a brand new sponge, ready to learn and contribute.
I expect that as you get to the part of your career journey where you start your new job, you will experience lots of wonder, worry and excitement. I hope you understand that all of that is normal and worth it as part of your professional growth. Best of luck to you!
It was a relief.
It can be a little worrying...spending lots of time studying, testing, attending extra lessons and teachers assistant hours...just putting in a lot of work...not knowing for sure if "things will work out". Even when I was exposed to students who had graduated before me and got great jobs, I still wasn't sure that I would have the same success.
Then there is the actual application and interviewing process. Can be nerve-racking at first...but over time, can absolutely be a confidence builder as applicants get better at how they communicate what they have learned in their college programs and/or internships and how they can be an asset to the company/team that is hiring.
So while I have been on my career path for many years, I still remember what it was like to get that first letter inviting me to my first job. After the relief, came joy and then...lots of planning. I had to prepare to live in a new space and have a completely new way of spending my day. No more trodding to class but instead I spent many days as a brand new sponge, ready to learn and contribute.
I expect that as you get to the part of your career journey where you start your new job, you will experience lots of wonder, worry and excitement. I hope you understand that all of that is normal and worth it as part of your professional growth. Best of luck to you!
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Joseph’s Answer
Everyone's experience will be vastly different. For me it was both exciting and terrifying at the same time. I started my career as a system administrator and had a non-traditional education. Most of my programming was self-taught after only a few partial courses of basic programming classes. So going into my first role, there was obviously a lot for me to learn - that was the terrifying part. However, it was a blessing because it made me work and study even harder. What I mostly learned during the experience is it's okay to feel just a little uncomfortable in each role as you advance in your career. It can be the right motivation for you to grow.
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Wei’s Answer
I was a programmer, here is my experience when I got the job:
1. for technical skils:
(1) Learn a program language, review the local IT job market and find out what program language is most popular, learn it
(2) learn Database, like Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, etc, and at least one NoSQL database, like MongoDB
(3) learn the popular frameworks mentioned in the job description
(4) do some projects and share your code in github.com
(5) learn OS concept and Linux system
2. for job finding
(1) search jobs from IT job market and filter several jobs you're interesting in
(2) review the job description carefully and enhance the skills the job requires
(3) search the info of corresponding companies' and departments
(4) submit your application and waiting for interview
Tips: you may search some interview questions from internet during interview preparation
1. for technical skils:
(1) Learn a program language, review the local IT job market and find out what program language is most popular, learn it
(2) learn Database, like Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, etc, and at least one NoSQL database, like MongoDB
(3) learn the popular frameworks mentioned in the job description
(4) do some projects and share your code in github.com
(5) learn OS concept and Linux system
2. for job finding
(1) search jobs from IT job market and filter several jobs you're interesting in
(2) review the job description carefully and enhance the skills the job requires
(3) search the info of corresponding companies' and departments
(4) submit your application and waiting for interview
Tips: you may search some interview questions from internet during interview preparation
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Patricia’s Answer
I realized how much I still had to learn. Your education is really just the bare beginning. I had so much fun continuing my learning in real life projects and getting paid to do it!