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January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

Computer Science Career advice needed /u/ObiJuanKenobi89 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi there, I have a friend who is starting their first semester of computer science courses this year. Can anyone provide any input to the direction of the market or add any input or advice you wish you would have known if you were starting now? Thank you in advance and I apologize if this is the wrong sub, I didn’t know where to start as I’m in a completely different field.

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r/cscareerquestions Hi there, I have a friend who is starting their first semester of computer science courses this year. Can anyone provide any input to the direction of the market or add any input or advice you wish you would have known if you were starting now? Thank you in advance and I apologize if this is the wrong sub, I didn’t know where to start as I’m in a completely different field. submitted by /u/ObiJuanKenobi89 [link] [comments]

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[link] [comments] Hi there, I have a friend who is starting their first semester of computer science courses this year. Can anyone provide any input to the direction of the market or add any input or advice you wish you would have known if you were starting now? Thank you in advance and I apologize if this is the wrong sub, I didn’t know where to start as I’m in a completely different field. submitted by /u/ObiJuanKenobi89 [link] [comments]

January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

SWE 5+years experience. Applications not getting calls back /u/CSMATHENGR CSCQ protests reddit

My resume is not resulting in any calls back and i’m not quite sure what I am doing wrong. I’ve made many revisions to my resume and while my career experience is lacking, I am not sure why I am getting basically zero calls. I am applying to all mid-level and senior swe positions. I’m not picking on company or project, i’m only looking for a salary boost(125k+) and experience boost. Both companies i’ve worked for are large companies included in the SP500.

Please let me know what changes I can make: https://ibb.co/bsN0NMG

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r/cscareerquestions My resume is not resulting in any calls back and i’m not quite sure what I am doing wrong. I’ve made many revisions to my resume and while my career experience is lacking, I am not sure why I am getting basically zero calls. I am applying to all mid-level and senior swe positions. I’m not picking on company or project, i’m only looking for a salary boost(125k+) and experience boost. Both companies i’ve worked for are large companies included in the SP500. Please let me know what changes I can make: https://ibb.co/bsN0NMG submitted by /u/CSMATHENGR [link] [comments]

Please let me know what changes I can make: https://ibb.co/bsN0NMG

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[link] [comments] My resume is not resulting in any calls back and i’m not quite sure what I am doing wrong. I’ve made many revisions to my resume and while my career experience is lacking, I am not sure why I am getting basically zero calls. I am applying to all mid-level and senior swe positions. I’m not picking on company or project, i’m only looking for a salary boost(125k+) and experience boost. Both companies i’ve worked for are large companies included in the SP500. Please let me know what changes I can make: https://ibb.co/bsN0NMG submitted by /u/CSMATHENGR [link] [comments]

January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

Am I underpaid? /u/Diligent_Soup2080 CSCQ protests reddit

Tech Consultant located in nyc (very hcol). Got a job thanks to an internship after many many rejections. Total compensation is $50k, been here for about 2 years now, no changes to pay. My job description changed entirely from what I originally signed up for and despite delivering 90% of the time (overdelivering actually) and making processes better every time, my boss is always unhappy with my results. I actually love what my job has developed into and I don’t want to leave, but I feel like I am very underpaid and unappreciated. I took the job as a desperate new grad who couldn’t find a job, but now I feel like I got more experience and could bring more value to a place that appreciates me. I need advice from more experienced people on how to thread these waters, especially in today’s tech job market

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r/cscareerquestions Tech Consultant located in nyc (very hcol). Got a job thanks to an internship after many many rejections. Total compensation is $50k, been here for about 2 years now, no changes to pay. My job description changed entirely from what I originally signed up for and despite delivering 90% of the time (overdelivering actually) and making processes better every time, my boss is always unhappy with my results. I actually love what my job has developed into and I don’t want to leave, but I feel like I am very underpaid and unappreciated. I took the job as a desperate new grad who couldn’t find a job, but now I feel like I got more experience and could bring more value to a place that appreciates me. I need advice from more experienced people on how to thread these waters, especially in today’s tech job market submitted by /u/Diligent_Soup2080 [link] [comments]

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[link] [comments] Tech Consultant located in nyc (very hcol). Got a job thanks to an internship after many many rejections. Total compensation is $50k, been here for about 2 years now, no changes to pay. My job description changed entirely from what I originally signed up for and despite delivering 90% of the time (overdelivering actually) and making processes better every time, my boss is always unhappy with my results. I actually love what my job has developed into and I don’t want to leave, but I feel like I am very underpaid and unappreciated. I took the job as a desperate new grad who couldn’t find a job, but now I feel like I got more experience and could bring more value to a place that appreciates me. I need advice from more experienced people on how to thread these waters, especially in today’s tech job market submitted by /u/Diligent_Soup2080 [link] [comments]

January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

Deciding Between Help Desk, Research, and Capstone Options /u/__jeck CSCQ protests reddit

I’m a double major in Computer Science and Digital Narrative and Interactive Design (focused on game design), with a minor in Information Science at Pitt. While I have a strong interest in technology and creativity, I’m still figuring out what my long-term goals are and what kind of career I want to pursue.

Right now, I’m trying to decide between three work options for this semester, balancing financial needs, academic requirements, and gaining experience. I already work a barista position that pays $28/hour for about 7 hours a week, and I’ve been working at the help desk as a student employee for my school for the past 8 months. I also have the opportunity to contribute to a research project studying the ability of dynamic reconfiguration to improve resilience under compound threats involving natural disasters and cyberattacks.

If I don’t use this research project as my capstone, I’d need to either secure an internship—which might be difficult at this stage—or complete two capstones (one for CS and one for DNID) simultaneously in a future semester. Here are the paths I’m considering:

First Option: Work at the help desk for about 15 hours a week at $12/hour and fulfill my capstone requirement by doing research, which is unpaid. It’s stable and lets me check off the capstone requirement, but it’s not financially ideal, and the research might feel more like an obligation than an opportunity.
Second Option: Split my time between working at the help desk for 10 hours a week at $12/hour and doing paid research for 10 hours a week at $20/hour. This option pays the most and lets me explore two types of work—help desk and research—but it could be overwhelming, and I’d still need to fulfill my capstone requirement later.
Third Option: Focus entirely on paid research, working ~12 hours a week at $20/hour. This option aligns with my academic strengths and could help me explore research further, but I’d still need to figure out the capstone requirement later, and it pays slightly less overall compared to Option 2.

What makes this decision tricky is that I’m not entirely sure which direction aligns best with my future goals. Should I focus on building technical skills, exploring research, or gaining broader experience? I’d really appreciate any advice or insights that might help me weigh these options and get clearer on what’s most important for my future.

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r/cscareerquestions I’m a double major in Computer Science and Digital Narrative and Interactive Design (focused on game design), with a minor in Information Science at Pitt. While I have a strong interest in technology and creativity, I’m still figuring out what my long-term goals are and what kind of career I want to pursue. Right now, I’m trying to decide between three work options for this semester, balancing financial needs, academic requirements, and gaining experience. I already work a barista position that pays $28/hour for about 7 hours a week, and I’ve been working at the help desk as a student employee for my school for the past 8 months. I also have the opportunity to contribute to a research project studying the ability of dynamic reconfiguration to improve resilience under compound threats involving natural disasters and cyberattacks. If I don’t use this research project as my capstone, I’d need to either secure an internship—which might be difficult at this stage—or complete two capstones (one for CS and one for DNID) simultaneously in a future semester. Here are the paths I’m considering: First Option: Work at the help desk for about 15 hours a week at $12/hour and fulfill my capstone requirement by doing research, which is unpaid. It’s stable and lets me check off the capstone requirement, but it’s not financially ideal, and the research might feel more like an obligation than an opportunity. Second Option: Split my time between working at the help desk for 10 hours a week at $12/hour and doing paid research for 10 hours a week at $20/hour. This option pays the most and lets me explore two types of work—help desk and research—but it could be overwhelming, and I’d still need to fulfill my capstone requirement later. Third Option: Focus entirely on paid research, working ~12 hours a week at $20/hour. This option aligns with my academic strengths and could help me explore research further, but I’d still need to figure out the capstone requirement later, and it pays slightly less overall compared to Option 2. What makes this decision tricky is that I’m not entirely sure which direction aligns best with my future goals. Should I focus on building technical skills, exploring research, or gaining broader experience? I’d really appreciate any advice or insights that might help me weigh these options and get clearer on what’s most important for my future. submitted by /u/__jeck [link] [comments]

First Option: Work at the help desk for about 15 hours a week at $12/hour and fulfill my capstone requirement by doing research, which is unpaid. It’s stable and lets me check off the capstone requirement, but it’s not financially ideal, and the research might feel more like an obligation than an opportunity.
Second Option: Split my time between working at the help desk for 10 hours a week at $12/hour and doing paid research for 10 hours a week at $20/hour. This option pays the most and lets me explore two types of work—help desk and research—but it could be overwhelming, and I’d still need to fulfill my capstone requirement later.
Third Option: Focus entirely on paid research, working ~12 hours a week at $20/hour. This option aligns with my academic strengths and could help me explore research further, but I’d still need to figure out the capstone requirement later, and it pays slightly less overall compared to Option 2.

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[link] [comments] I’m a double major in Computer Science and Digital Narrative and Interactive Design (focused on game design), with a minor in Information Science at Pitt. While I have a strong interest in technology and creativity, I’m still figuring out what my long-term goals are and what kind of career I want to pursue. Right now, I’m trying to decide between three work options for this semester, balancing financial needs, academic requirements, and gaining experience. I already work a barista position that pays $28/hour for about 7 hours a week, and I’ve been working at the help desk as a student employee for my school for the past 8 months. I also have the opportunity to contribute to a research project studying the ability of dynamic reconfiguration to improve resilience under compound threats involving natural disasters and cyberattacks. If I don’t use this research project as my capstone, I’d need to either secure an internship—which might be difficult at this stage—or complete two capstones (one for CS and one for DNID) simultaneously in a future semester. Here are the paths I’m considering: First Option: Work at the help desk for about 15 hours a week at $12/hour and fulfill my capstone requirement by doing research, which is unpaid. It’s stable and lets me check off the capstone requirement, but it’s not financially ideal, and the research might feel more like an obligation than an opportunity. Second Option: Split my time between working at the help desk for 10 hours a week at $12/hour and doing paid research for 10 hours a week at $20/hour. This option pays the most and lets me explore two types of work—help desk and research—but it could be overwhelming, and I’d still need to fulfill my capstone requirement later. Third Option: Focus entirely on paid research, working ~12 hours a week at $20/hour. This option aligns with my academic strengths and could help me explore research further, but I’d still need to figure out the capstone requirement later, and it pays slightly less overall compared to Option 2. What makes this decision tricky is that I’m not entirely sure which direction aligns best with my future goals. Should I focus on building technical skills, exploring research, or gaining broader experience? I’d really appreciate any advice or insights that might help me weigh these options and get clearer on what’s most important for my future. submitted by /u/__jeck [link] [comments]

January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

Question about personal projects /u/Pewdiepiewillwin CSCQ protests reddit

I enjoy working on personal programming projects, like building an OS or a 3D renderer. While these projects demonstrate my programming skills, they’re mostly educational and don’t introduce groundbreaking innovations and demonstrate about average performance and features. I love working on them, but I’m unsure if recruiters value these kinds of projects, especially in a competitive job market. Should I keep focusing on these types of projects, or should I shift my focus to something more impactful to improve my job prospects?

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r/cscareerquestions I enjoy working on personal programming projects, like building an OS or a 3D renderer. While these projects demonstrate my programming skills, they’re mostly educational and don’t introduce groundbreaking innovations and demonstrate about average performance and features. I love working on them, but I’m unsure if recruiters value these kinds of projects, especially in a competitive job market. Should I keep focusing on these types of projects, or should I shift my focus to something more impactful to improve my job prospects? submitted by /u/Pewdiepiewillwin [link] [comments]

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[link] [comments] I enjoy working on personal programming projects, like building an OS or a 3D renderer. While these projects demonstrate my programming skills, they’re mostly educational and don’t introduce groundbreaking innovations and demonstrate about average performance and features. I love working on them, but I’m unsure if recruiters value these kinds of projects, especially in a competitive job market. Should I keep focusing on these types of projects, or should I shift my focus to something more impactful to improve my job prospects? submitted by /u/Pewdiepiewillwin [link] [comments]

January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

should take a job in another country /u/ImpossibleAd3973 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi everyone,

I’m at a crossroads and could use some advice. I just graduated from university with a major in Computer Science, and my dad has helped me secure a job in our home country. While I’m grateful for the opportunity, I’m worried about how this might impact my long-term career prospects.

My concern is that working in my home country, rather than starting my career in the West (like Canada), could make it harder for me to transition back later. My dad’s point is valid—there’s no guarantee I’ll land a job in Canada soon, especially since I don’t have previous co-op experience. I completely understand where he’s coming from, but I can’t shake the fear of getting stuck working in my home country.

For context, I’d ideally like to work in software engineering, and I’m unsure whether starting in my home country will set me back compared to starting here in Canada, even if it means waiting longer to secure a role.

I’m stuck with what to do and I would love some advice.

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r/cscareerquestions Hi everyone, I’m at a crossroads and could use some advice. I just graduated from university with a major in Computer Science, and my dad has helped me secure a job in our home country. While I’m grateful for the opportunity, I’m worried about how this might impact my long-term career prospects. My concern is that working in my home country, rather than starting my career in the West (like Canada), could make it harder for me to transition back later. My dad’s point is valid—there’s no guarantee I’ll land a job in Canada soon, especially since I don’t have previous co-op experience. I completely understand where he’s coming from, but I can’t shake the fear of getting stuck working in my home country. For context, I’d ideally like to work in software engineering, and I’m unsure whether starting in my home country will set me back compared to starting here in Canada, even if it means waiting longer to secure a role. I’m stuck with what to do and I would love some advice. submitted by /u/ImpossibleAd3973 [link] [comments]

Hi everyone,

I’m stuck with what to do and I would love some advice.

submitted by /u/ImpossibleAd3973
[link] [comments] Hi everyone, I’m at a crossroads and could use some advice. I just graduated from university with a major in Computer Science, and my dad has helped me secure a job in our home country. While I’m grateful for the opportunity, I’m worried about how this might impact my long-term career prospects. My concern is that working in my home country, rather than starting my career in the West (like Canada), could make it harder for me to transition back later. My dad’s point is valid—there’s no guarantee I’ll land a job in Canada soon, especially since I don’t have previous co-op experience. I completely understand where he’s coming from, but I can’t shake the fear of getting stuck working in my home country. For context, I’d ideally like to work in software engineering, and I’m unsure whether starting in my home country will set me back compared to starting here in Canada, even if it means waiting longer to secure a role. I’m stuck with what to do and I would love some advice. submitted by /u/ImpossibleAd3973 [link] [comments]

January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

Does anyone have any experience with Skillstorm? /u/TRexGoesToSchool CSCQ protests reddit

I’m a recent cs grad looking for an entry level job, and I’ve been contacted recently by Skillstorm and asked to do an interview.

What is the interview like?

Does anyone have any experience with this company?

From what I’ve heard, it seems extremely sus to me with the 2 year contract and low pay.

I’ve read people saying that it’s like a last resort for finding a position.

Any input is welcomed.

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r/cscareerquestions I’m a recent cs grad looking for an entry level job, and I’ve been contacted recently by Skillstorm and asked to do an interview. What is the interview like? Does anyone have any experience with this company? From what I’ve heard, it seems extremely sus to me with the 2 year contract and low pay. I’ve read people saying that it’s like a last resort for finding a position. Any input is welcomed. submitted by /u/TRexGoesToSchool [link] [comments]

I’m a recent cs grad looking for an entry level job, and I’ve been contacted recently by Skillstorm and asked to do an interview.

What is the interview like?

Does anyone have any experience with this company?

From what I’ve heard, it seems extremely sus to me with the 2 year contract and low pay.

I’ve read people saying that it’s like a last resort for finding a position.

Any input is welcomed.

submitted by /u/TRexGoesToSchool
[link] [comments] I’m a recent cs grad looking for an entry level job, and I’ve been contacted recently by Skillstorm and asked to do an interview. What is the interview like? Does anyone have any experience with this company? From what I’ve heard, it seems extremely sus to me with the 2 year contract and low pay. I’ve read people saying that it’s like a last resort for finding a position. Any input is welcomed. submitted by /u/TRexGoesToSchool [link] [comments]

January 6, 2025cscareerquestions

The bootcamp new grad placement is probably less than 0.001% right now. Are any bootcampers getting jobs? Are there even any boot camps left? /u/ColdCouchWall CSCQ protests reddit

I can’t imagine any sane employer hiring a bootcamper right now. At least not one who didn’t get in years and years ago when the market was good. The only ones getting jobs, probably know the CTO or something.

Are any of them even getting jobs now? Are there even any bootcamps existing right now?

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r/cscareerquestions I can’t imagine any sane employer hiring a bootcamper right now. At least not one who didn’t get in years and years ago when the market was good. The only ones getting jobs, probably know the CTO or something. Are any of them even getting jobs now? Are there even any bootcamps existing right now? submitted by /u/ColdCouchWall [link] [comments]

Are any of them even getting jobs now? Are there even any bootcamps existing right now?

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[link] [comments] I can’t imagine any sane employer hiring a bootcamper right now. At least not one who didn’t get in years and years ago when the market was good. The only ones getting jobs, probably know the CTO or something. Are any of them even getting jobs now? Are there even any bootcamps existing right now? submitted by /u/ColdCouchWall [link] [comments]