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Never underestimate your network /u/RepublicAny9440 CSCQ protests reddit

Never underestimate your network /u/RepublicAny9440 CSCQ protests reddit

I wanted to share my story in the hope that it might inspire or help someone out there who’s feeling stuck or unsure of their path.

Six years ago, I was a CS student, full of excitement and ambition, but life had other plans. My dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I had to drop out to help support my family. That decision turned my life upside down. I spent the next two years in a fog of depression, struggling with my identity and feeling like I’d thrown my dreams away. As I watched many of my old college friends succeed.

Eventually, I landed a job in a role completely unrelated to CS. It wasn’t what I wanted, but it put me in around business owners and executives, and I learned the importance of soft skills. Over time, I built relationships, improved my communication skills, and started to see how valuable networking could be.

About a year ago, I decided it was time to get back into CS. I started self-learning in my free time real earning both programming and math. working on small projects, and diving into LeetCode. It was tough, but it reminded me how much I love tech.

Here’s where things took a turn I never could have predicted: through my job, I became friends with the CEO of a company that I never imagined I’d work for. That connection gave me a chance to interview for a SWE role at their Fortune 100 company. I knew I’d need to prove myself technically, so I prepared like my life depended on it.

A few weeks ago, I passed the technical interview and received an offer. I’m officially a Software Engineer at a Fortune 100 company.

I know I got lucky in some ways. If it weren’t for those relationships and the soft skills I developed outside of CS, I wouldn’t be here today. But that doesn’t take away from how proud I am of the work I put in to be ready for this opportunity.

Don’t underestimate the power of your network and your ability to connect with people outside your field. Soft skills matter more than you might think, and stepping outside the CS bubble can open doors you didn’t even know existed.

I’ve never been happier or more fulfilled, and I wanted to let anyone struggling know that your path doesn’t have to be linear. Keep learning, keep building, and don’t be afraid to lean on the people around you. You never know where it might lead.

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​r/cscareerquestions I wanted to share my story in the hope that it might inspire or help someone out there who’s feeling stuck or unsure of their path. Six years ago, I was a CS student, full of excitement and ambition, but life had other plans. My dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I had to drop out to help support my family. That decision turned my life upside down. I spent the next two years in a fog of depression, struggling with my identity and feeling like I’d thrown my dreams away. As I watched many of my old college friends succeed. Eventually, I landed a job in a role completely unrelated to CS. It wasn’t what I wanted, but it put me in around business owners and executives, and I learned the importance of soft skills. Over time, I built relationships, improved my communication skills, and started to see how valuable networking could be. About a year ago, I decided it was time to get back into CS. I started self-learning in my free time real earning both programming and math. working on small projects, and diving into LeetCode. It was tough, but it reminded me how much I love tech. Here’s where things took a turn I never could have predicted: through my job, I became friends with the CEO of a company that I never imagined I’d work for. That connection gave me a chance to interview for a SWE role at their Fortune 100 company. I knew I’d need to prove myself technically, so I prepared like my life depended on it. A few weeks ago, I passed the technical interview and received an offer. I’m officially a Software Engineer at a Fortune 100 company. I know I got lucky in some ways. If it weren’t for those relationships and the soft skills I developed outside of CS, I wouldn’t be here today. But that doesn’t take away from how proud I am of the work I put in to be ready for this opportunity. Don’t underestimate the power of your network and your ability to connect with people outside your field. Soft skills matter more than you might think, and stepping outside the CS bubble can open doors you didn’t even know existed. I’ve never been happier or more fulfilled, and I wanted to let anyone struggling know that your path doesn’t have to be linear. Keep learning, keep building, and don’t be afraid to lean on the people around you. You never know where it might lead. submitted by /u/RepublicAny9440 [link] [comments] 

I wanted to share my story in the hope that it might inspire or help someone out there who’s feeling stuck or unsure of their path.

Six years ago, I was a CS student, full of excitement and ambition, but life had other plans. My dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I had to drop out to help support my family. That decision turned my life upside down. I spent the next two years in a fog of depression, struggling with my identity and feeling like I’d thrown my dreams away. As I watched many of my old college friends succeed.

Eventually, I landed a job in a role completely unrelated to CS. It wasn’t what I wanted, but it put me in around business owners and executives, and I learned the importance of soft skills. Over time, I built relationships, improved my communication skills, and started to see how valuable networking could be.

About a year ago, I decided it was time to get back into CS. I started self-learning in my free time real earning both programming and math. working on small projects, and diving into LeetCode. It was tough, but it reminded me how much I love tech.

Here’s where things took a turn I never could have predicted: through my job, I became friends with the CEO of a company that I never imagined I’d work for. That connection gave me a chance to interview for a SWE role at their Fortune 100 company. I knew I’d need to prove myself technically, so I prepared like my life depended on it.

A few weeks ago, I passed the technical interview and received an offer. I’m officially a Software Engineer at a Fortune 100 company.

I know I got lucky in some ways. If it weren’t for those relationships and the soft skills I developed outside of CS, I wouldn’t be here today. But that doesn’t take away from how proud I am of the work I put in to be ready for this opportunity.

Don’t underestimate the power of your network and your ability to connect with people outside your field. Soft skills matter more than you might think, and stepping outside the CS bubble can open doors you didn’t even know existed.

I’ve never been happier or more fulfilled, and I wanted to let anyone struggling know that your path doesn’t have to be linear. Keep learning, keep building, and don’t be afraid to lean on the people around you. You never know where it might lead.

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[link] [comments]  I wanted to share my story in the hope that it might inspire or help someone out there who’s feeling stuck or unsure of their path. Six years ago, I was a CS student, full of excitement and ambition, but life had other plans. My dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I had to drop out to help support my family. That decision turned my life upside down. I spent the next two years in a fog of depression, struggling with my identity and feeling like I’d thrown my dreams away. As I watched many of my old college friends succeed. Eventually, I landed a job in a role completely unrelated to CS. It wasn’t what I wanted, but it put me in around business owners and executives, and I learned the importance of soft skills. Over time, I built relationships, improved my communication skills, and started to see how valuable networking could be. About a year ago, I decided it was time to get back into CS. I started self-learning in my free time real earning both programming and math. working on small projects, and diving into LeetCode. It was tough, but it reminded me how much I love tech. Here’s where things took a turn I never could have predicted: through my job, I became friends with the CEO of a company that I never imagined I’d work for. That connection gave me a chance to interview for a SWE role at their Fortune 100 company. I knew I’d need to prove myself technically, so I prepared like my life depended on it. A few weeks ago, I passed the technical interview and received an offer. I’m officially a Software Engineer at a Fortune 100 company. I know I got lucky in some ways. If it weren’t for those relationships and the soft skills I developed outside of CS, I wouldn’t be here today. But that doesn’t take away from how proud I am of the work I put in to be ready for this opportunity. Don’t underestimate the power of your network and your ability to connect with people outside your field. Soft skills matter more than you might think, and stepping outside the CS bubble can open doors you didn’t even know existed. I’ve never been happier or more fulfilled, and I wanted to let anyone struggling know that your path doesn’t have to be linear. Keep learning, keep building, and don’t be afraid to lean on the people around you. You never know where it might lead. submitted by /u/RepublicAny9440 [link] [comments]

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How bad is Rainforest for Mobile devs and Managers? /u/saintmsent CSCQ protests reddit

How bad is Rainforest for Mobile devs and Managers? /u/saintmsent CSCQ protests reddit

I always read how horrible it is to work at this company as a regular SWE. However, I wonder if the same issues apply to mobile devs and also for management track?

Obviously 5 day RTO would be the same for everyone, but for some people it’s okay, other toxic aspect bother me way more

For example, I would expect on call not to be a thing for mobile devs, since no matter how much you bust your ass, the limiting factor is Apple/Google, so there’s no real benefit to fixing something immediately at night

Similarly, for management I would not expect any such BS. And also, where it’s harder to get PIP, as SWE or EM?

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​r/cscareerquestions I always read how horrible it is to work at this company as a regular SWE. However, I wonder if the same issues apply to mobile devs and also for management track? Obviously 5 day RTO would be the same for everyone, but for some people it’s okay, other toxic aspect bother me way more For example, I would expect on call not to be a thing for mobile devs, since no matter how much you bust your ass, the limiting factor is Apple/Google, so there’s no real benefit to fixing something immediately at night Similarly, for management I would not expect any such BS. And also, where it’s harder to get PIP, as SWE or EM? submitted by /u/saintmsent [link] [comments] 

I always read how horrible it is to work at this company as a regular SWE. However, I wonder if the same issues apply to mobile devs and also for management track?

Obviously 5 day RTO would be the same for everyone, but for some people it’s okay, other toxic aspect bother me way more

For example, I would expect on call not to be a thing for mobile devs, since no matter how much you bust your ass, the limiting factor is Apple/Google, so there’s no real benefit to fixing something immediately at night

Similarly, for management I would not expect any such BS. And also, where it’s harder to get PIP, as SWE or EM?

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[link] [comments]  I always read how horrible it is to work at this company as a regular SWE. However, I wonder if the same issues apply to mobile devs and also for management track? Obviously 5 day RTO would be the same for everyone, but for some people it’s okay, other toxic aspect bother me way more For example, I would expect on call not to be a thing for mobile devs, since no matter how much you bust your ass, the limiting factor is Apple/Google, so there’s no real benefit to fixing something immediately at night Similarly, for management I would not expect any such BS. And also, where it’s harder to get PIP, as SWE or EM? submitted by /u/saintmsent [link] [comments]

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Is being a *half* self-taught software engineer a bad idea now in 2024-2025 job market? /u/Over-Reply6185 CSCQ protests reddit

Is being a *half* self-taught software engineer a bad idea now in 2024-2025 job market? /u/Over-Reply6185 CSCQ protests reddit

Pretty sure the answer is yes. But I always like to build something from scratch. It is really satisfying to build a program and eventually let it compile and run successfully….

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​r/cscareerquestions Pretty sure the answer is yes. But I always like to build something from scratch. It is really satisfying to build a program and eventually let it compile and run successfully…. submitted by /u/Over-Reply6185 [link] [comments] 

Pretty sure the answer is yes. But I always like to build something from scratch. It is really satisfying to build a program and eventually let it compile and run successfully….

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[link] [comments]  Pretty sure the answer is yes. But I always like to build something from scratch. It is really satisfying to build a program and eventually let it compile and run successfully…. submitted by /u/Over-Reply6185 [link] [comments]

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Unsure about which path to follow with my career /u/IndependentPudding85 CSCQ protests reddit

Unsure about which path to follow with my career /u/IndependentPudding85 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi everyone! I recently got my first job as a software engineer before even graduating (which I’m really proud of), and it’s in the cybersecurity sector, specifically working with encryptors and with c++. The role has been a fantastic learning experience so far, but I’ve realized that this field, while interesting, also think maybe isn’t exactly what I’m most passionate about.

I’ve always been more drawn to areas like embedded systems or IoT. While it is true that working with encryptors touches on embedded systems to some extent, but not in the way I’d envisioned. This has left me wondering: should I stick with cybersecurity, as it seems to offer a lot of job opportunities, or try to pivot toward embedded/IoT, which aligns more with my interests?

There are a couple of key factors influencing my decision:

Employability: My priority is to ensure I have broad and stable career opportunities in the future.

Remote Work: My current role doesn’t allow for remote work, and having that flexibility is something I really value.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Does it make sense to stay in cybersecurity and build a strong foundation in, which I think, is a high-demand field, or should I start looking for opportunities in embedded/IoT early on? How do you see the job market for embedded/IoT compared to cybersecurity, especially in terms of employability and remote work options?

Thanks for reading, and I’d really appreciate any advice!

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​r/cscareerquestions Hi everyone! I recently got my first job as a software engineer before even graduating (which I’m really proud of), and it’s in the cybersecurity sector, specifically working with encryptors and with c++. The role has been a fantastic learning experience so far, but I’ve realized that this field, while interesting, also think maybe isn’t exactly what I’m most passionate about. I’ve always been more drawn to areas like embedded systems or IoT. While it is true that working with encryptors touches on embedded systems to some extent, but not in the way I’d envisioned. This has left me wondering: should I stick with cybersecurity, as it seems to offer a lot of job opportunities, or try to pivot toward embedded/IoT, which aligns more with my interests? There are a couple of key factors influencing my decision: Employability: My priority is to ensure I have broad and stable career opportunities in the future. Remote Work: My current role doesn’t allow for remote work, and having that flexibility is something I really value. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Does it make sense to stay in cybersecurity and build a strong foundation in, which I think, is a high-demand field, or should I start looking for opportunities in embedded/IoT early on? How do you see the job market for embedded/IoT compared to cybersecurity, especially in terms of employability and remote work options? Thanks for reading, and I’d really appreciate any advice! submitted by /u/IndependentPudding85 [link] [comments] 

Hi everyone! I recently got my first job as a software engineer before even graduating (which I’m really proud of), and it’s in the cybersecurity sector, specifically working with encryptors and with c++. The role has been a fantastic learning experience so far, but I’ve realized that this field, while interesting, also think maybe isn’t exactly what I’m most passionate about.

I’ve always been more drawn to areas like embedded systems or IoT. While it is true that working with encryptors touches on embedded systems to some extent, but not in the way I’d envisioned. This has left me wondering: should I stick with cybersecurity, as it seems to offer a lot of job opportunities, or try to pivot toward embedded/IoT, which aligns more with my interests?

There are a couple of key factors influencing my decision:

Employability: My priority is to ensure I have broad and stable career opportunities in the future.

Remote Work: My current role doesn’t allow for remote work, and having that flexibility is something I really value.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Does it make sense to stay in cybersecurity and build a strong foundation in, which I think, is a high-demand field, or should I start looking for opportunities in embedded/IoT early on? How do you see the job market for embedded/IoT compared to cybersecurity, especially in terms of employability and remote work options?

Thanks for reading, and I’d really appreciate any advice!

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[link] [comments]  Hi everyone! I recently got my first job as a software engineer before even graduating (which I’m really proud of), and it’s in the cybersecurity sector, specifically working with encryptors and with c++. The role has been a fantastic learning experience so far, but I’ve realized that this field, while interesting, also think maybe isn’t exactly what I’m most passionate about. I’ve always been more drawn to areas like embedded systems or IoT. While it is true that working with encryptors touches on embedded systems to some extent, but not in the way I’d envisioned. This has left me wondering: should I stick with cybersecurity, as it seems to offer a lot of job opportunities, or try to pivot toward embedded/IoT, which aligns more with my interests? There are a couple of key factors influencing my decision: Employability: My priority is to ensure I have broad and stable career opportunities in the future. Remote Work: My current role doesn’t allow for remote work, and having that flexibility is something I really value. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Does it make sense to stay in cybersecurity and build a strong foundation in, which I think, is a high-demand field, or should I start looking for opportunities in embedded/IoT early on? How do you see the job market for embedded/IoT compared to cybersecurity, especially in terms of employability and remote work options? Thanks for reading, and I’d really appreciate any advice! submitted by /u/IndependentPudding85 [link] [comments]

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“Design” – thoughts on design topics /u/stormthulu CSCQ protests reddit

“Design” – thoughts on design topics /u/stormthulu CSCQ protests reddit

So I had a tech interview, went great. They want to do a second interview. The architect said we had run out of time before we discussed “design”, so they want to continue the interview this coming week.

It didn’t dawn on me until later to ask if he meant systems design, programming design patterns, or user interface design…sigh.

So two questions—what do you all think he meant? It’s a lead JS Engineer position with a heavy focus on front end components.

Second—I’m not worried if it’s UX design, I spent years as a designer. But if it’s systems design I need a lot of prep, and if it’s programming design patterns I just need to cover my bases, brush up, etc.

So, what resources or topics would you recommend for JavaScript systems design or common JavaScript design patterns.

No frameworks, it’s all vanilla JavaScript.

Thanks for your feedback.

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​r/cscareerquestions So I had a tech interview, went great. They want to do a second interview. The architect said we had run out of time before we discussed “design”, so they want to continue the interview this coming week. It didn’t dawn on me until later to ask if he meant systems design, programming design patterns, or user interface design…sigh. So two questions—what do you all think he meant? It’s a lead JS Engineer position with a heavy focus on front end components. Second—I’m not worried if it’s UX design, I spent years as a designer. But if it’s systems design I need a lot of prep, and if it’s programming design patterns I just need to cover my bases, brush up, etc. So, what resources or topics would you recommend for JavaScript systems design or common JavaScript design patterns. No frameworks, it’s all vanilla JavaScript. Thanks for your feedback. submitted by /u/stormthulu [link] [comments] 

So I had a tech interview, went great. They want to do a second interview. The architect said we had run out of time before we discussed “design”, so they want to continue the interview this coming week.

It didn’t dawn on me until later to ask if he meant systems design, programming design patterns, or user interface design…sigh.

So two questions—what do you all think he meant? It’s a lead JS Engineer position with a heavy focus on front end components.

Second—I’m not worried if it’s UX design, I spent years as a designer. But if it’s systems design I need a lot of prep, and if it’s programming design patterns I just need to cover my bases, brush up, etc.

So, what resources or topics would you recommend for JavaScript systems design or common JavaScript design patterns.

No frameworks, it’s all vanilla JavaScript.

Thanks for your feedback.

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[link] [comments]  So I had a tech interview, went great. They want to do a second interview. The architect said we had run out of time before we discussed “design”, so they want to continue the interview this coming week. It didn’t dawn on me until later to ask if he meant systems design, programming design patterns, or user interface design…sigh. So two questions—what do you all think he meant? It’s a lead JS Engineer position with a heavy focus on front end components. Second—I’m not worried if it’s UX design, I spent years as a designer. But if it’s systems design I need a lot of prep, and if it’s programming design patterns I just need to cover my bases, brush up, etc. So, what resources or topics would you recommend for JavaScript systems design or common JavaScript design patterns. No frameworks, it’s all vanilla JavaScript. Thanks for your feedback. submitted by /u/stormthulu [link] [comments]

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Advice for Part Time CS Student With a Year Left (in school) /u/NCPianoStudent CSCQ protests reddit

Advice for Part Time CS Student With a Year Left (in school) /u/NCPianoStudent CSCQ protests reddit

Hey, I’m a middle-aged student that enrolled part time for my CS degree last year and all I’ve been seeing is doom posts on how I basically made the worst decision possible. I’ve already sunk hundreds of hours and a few grand into my education and don’t really feel like doing a do-over of what was supposed to be my do-over. Between being a part-time student and a parent while working a part-time job + occasional gig work I have maybe 4 hours of free time a day total. What extra certs/projects/general skillbuilding can I do to leverage that time over the course of the next two semesters until I graduate to be as competitive as possible in the current market? Assuming a blank slate fresh grad, as my previous career was refugee placement so I doubt I have a lot of translatable skills.

I recognize the question is a bit vague and would appreciate help also narrowing down the parameters. Thank you!

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​r/cscareerquestions Hey, I’m a middle-aged student that enrolled part time for my CS degree last year and all I’ve been seeing is doom posts on how I basically made the worst decision possible. I’ve already sunk hundreds of hours and a few grand into my education and don’t really feel like doing a do-over of what was supposed to be my do-over. Between being a part-time student and a parent while working a part-time job + occasional gig work I have maybe 4 hours of free time a day total. What extra certs/projects/general skillbuilding can I do to leverage that time over the course of the next two semesters until I graduate to be as competitive as possible in the current market? Assuming a blank slate fresh grad, as my previous career was refugee placement so I doubt I have a lot of translatable skills. I recognize the question is a bit vague and would appreciate help also narrowing down the parameters. Thank you! submitted by /u/NCPianoStudent [link] [comments] 

Hey, I’m a middle-aged student that enrolled part time for my CS degree last year and all I’ve been seeing is doom posts on how I basically made the worst decision possible. I’ve already sunk hundreds of hours and a few grand into my education and don’t really feel like doing a do-over of what was supposed to be my do-over. Between being a part-time student and a parent while working a part-time job + occasional gig work I have maybe 4 hours of free time a day total. What extra certs/projects/general skillbuilding can I do to leverage that time over the course of the next two semesters until I graduate to be as competitive as possible in the current market? Assuming a blank slate fresh grad, as my previous career was refugee placement so I doubt I have a lot of translatable skills.

I recognize the question is a bit vague and would appreciate help also narrowing down the parameters. Thank you!

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[link] [comments]  Hey, I’m a middle-aged student that enrolled part time for my CS degree last year and all I’ve been seeing is doom posts on how I basically made the worst decision possible. I’ve already sunk hundreds of hours and a few grand into my education and don’t really feel like doing a do-over of what was supposed to be my do-over. Between being a part-time student and a parent while working a part-time job + occasional gig work I have maybe 4 hours of free time a day total. What extra certs/projects/general skillbuilding can I do to leverage that time over the course of the next two semesters until I graduate to be as competitive as possible in the current market? Assuming a blank slate fresh grad, as my previous career was refugee placement so I doubt I have a lot of translatable skills. I recognize the question is a bit vague and would appreciate help also narrowing down the parameters. Thank you! submitted by /u/NCPianoStudent [link] [comments]

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LPT: As much as it sucks working at Rainforest, they are DESPERATELY hiring right now and the inter view process is much easier. /u/Nice-Internal-4645 CSCQ protests reddit

LPT: As much as it sucks working at Rainforest, they are DESPERATELY hiring right now and the inter view process is much easier. /u/Nice-Internal-4645 CSCQ protests reddit

Basically the title.

They don’t care about employment gaps, whether you’re unemployed, what your experience is. They will literally send the online assessment to ANYONE right now. You don’t even need a background in software engineering.

If you’re good at LeetCode, OOP and Behavioural you will get in (and also system design for L5+).

They also recently started:

  • Hiring L4 externally again
  • Downleveling L5s to L4 if they don’t do well on system design. They stopped doing this a few years back, but have started again.
  • Making the “passing mark” for the OA extremely low (most people move to on-site even if they can’t solve the questions)

Literally thousands and thousands of job openings, with more coming next year.

You are pretty much guarenteed an OA, and if you pass the OA, you are guaranteed the onsite.

Is it 5 day RTO? Yes.

Is it toxic as fuck? Yes.

Will you want to KYS? Absolutely.

Is it extremely easy to get in, and Is it still a good name on your resume, pays well, and can really launch your career to new heights if you stay for ~1 year? Also yes.

Source? Worked at the Zon for several years, still have tons of connections (including hiring managers) that are working there. They are DESPERATE. People are leaving left and right because of the toxicity and 5 day RTO.

If you are struggling to get a job.. fucking apply. You are more than likely to get in.

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​r/cscareerquestions Basically the title. They don’t care about employment gaps, whether you’re unemployed, what your experience is. They will literally send the online assessment to ANYONE right now. You don’t even need a background in software engineering. If you’re good at LeetCode, OOP and Behavioural you will get in (and also system design for L5+). They also recently started: Hiring L4 externally again Downleveling L5s to L4 if they don’t do well on system design. They stopped doing this a few years back, but have started again. Making the “passing mark” for the OA extremely low (most people move to on-site even if they can’t solve the questions) Literally thousands and thousands of job openings, with more coming next year. You are pretty much guarenteed an OA, and if you pass the OA, you are guaranteed the onsite. Is it 5 day RTO? Yes. Is it toxic as fuck? Yes. Will you want to KYS? Absolutely. Is it extremely easy to get in, and Is it still a good name on your resume, pays well, and can really launch your career to new heights if you stay for ~1 year? Also yes. Source? Worked at the Zon for several years, still have tons of connections (including hiring managers) that are working there. They are DESPERATE. People are leaving left and right because of the toxicity and 5 day RTO. If you are struggling to get a job.. fucking apply. You are more than likely to get in. submitted by /u/Nice-Internal-4645 [link] [comments] 

Basically the title.

They don’t care about employment gaps, whether you’re unemployed, what your experience is. They will literally send the online assessment to ANYONE right now. You don’t even need a background in software engineering.

If you’re good at LeetCode, OOP and Behavioural you will get in (and also system design for L5+).

They also recently started:

  • Hiring L4 externally again
  • Downleveling L5s to L4 if they don’t do well on system design. They stopped doing this a few years back, but have started again.
  • Making the “passing mark” for the OA extremely low (most people move to on-site even if they can’t solve the questions)

Literally thousands and thousands of job openings, with more coming next year.

You are pretty much guarenteed an OA, and if you pass the OA, you are guaranteed the onsite.

Is it 5 day RTO? Yes.

Is it toxic as fuck? Yes.

Will you want to KYS? Absolutely.

Is it extremely easy to get in, and Is it still a good name on your resume, pays well, and can really launch your career to new heights if you stay for ~1 year? Also yes.

Source? Worked at the Zon for several years, still have tons of connections (including hiring managers) that are working there. They are DESPERATE. People are leaving left and right because of the toxicity and 5 day RTO.

If you are struggling to get a job.. fucking apply. You are more than likely to get in.

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[link] [comments]  Basically the title. They don’t care about employment gaps, whether you’re unemployed, what your experience is. They will literally send the online assessment to ANYONE right now. You don’t even need a background in software engineering. If you’re good at LeetCode, OOP and Behavioural you will get in (and also system design for L5+). They also recently started: Hiring L4 externally again Downleveling L5s to L4 if they don’t do well on system design. They stopped doing this a few years back, but have started again. Making the “passing mark” for the OA extremely low (most people move to on-site even if they can’t solve the questions) Literally thousands and thousands of job openings, with more coming next year. You are pretty much guarenteed an OA, and if you pass the OA, you are guaranteed the onsite. Is it 5 day RTO? Yes. Is it toxic as fuck? Yes. Will you want to KYS? Absolutely. Is it extremely easy to get in, and Is it still a good name on your resume, pays well, and can really launch your career to new heights if you stay for ~1 year? Also yes. Source? Worked at the Zon for several years, still have tons of connections (including hiring managers) that are working there. They are DESPERATE. People are leaving left and right because of the toxicity and 5 day RTO. If you are struggling to get a job.. fucking apply. You are more than likely to get in. submitted by /u/Nice-Internal-4645 [link] [comments]

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Can I Compete with Ivy Students by doing more Projects?? /u/Fearless-Cellist-245 CSCQ protests reddit

Can I Compete with Ivy Students by doing more Projects?? /u/Fearless-Cellist-245 CSCQ protests reddit

A lot of my ivy friends got insane full time offers from FAANG for after graduation. I go to a coop based school, so i have more internship experience than them, but they still got way better offers. I’m happy I got a return offer, but they are basically making double my salary at FAANG. So, how can I compete with Ivy league kids? Will having more personal projects on my resume appeal more to the big tech companies than ivy degrees? Is there no beating an ivy degree?

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​r/cscareerquestions A lot of my ivy friends got insane full time offers from FAANG for after graduation. I go to a coop based school, so i have more internship experience than them, but they still got way better offers. I’m happy I got a return offer, but they are basically making double my salary at FAANG. So, how can I compete with Ivy league kids? Will having more personal projects on my resume appeal more to the big tech companies than ivy degrees? Is there no beating an ivy degree? submitted by /u/Fearless-Cellist-245 [link] [comments] 

A lot of my ivy friends got insane full time offers from FAANG for after graduation. I go to a coop based school, so i have more internship experience than them, but they still got way better offers. I’m happy I got a return offer, but they are basically making double my salary at FAANG. So, how can I compete with Ivy league kids? Will having more personal projects on my resume appeal more to the big tech companies than ivy degrees? Is there no beating an ivy degree?

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[link] [comments]  A lot of my ivy friends got insane full time offers from FAANG for after graduation. I go to a coop based school, so i have more internship experience than them, but they still got way better offers. I’m happy I got a return offer, but they are basically making double my salary at FAANG. So, how can I compete with Ivy league kids? Will having more personal projects on my resume appeal more to the big tech companies than ivy degrees? Is there no beating an ivy degree? submitted by /u/Fearless-Cellist-245 [link] [comments]

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