Resume Advice Thread - July 14, 2018 CS Career Questions |
- Resume Advice Thread - July 14, 2018
- Daily Chat Thread - July 14, 2018
- Most efficient way to self-study and build job skills as soon as possible? Web development?
- How do I use LinkedIn to contact recruiters for opportunities?
- New job as Embedded software systems engineer.
- Social anxiety as a CS major
- Do companies care if you give talks at tech conferences?
- To early to ask for a raise?
- Portfolio Website Review
- Is 3 months too early to look for a different job at the same company?
- Is it too early to start searching and applying for 2019 summer internships?
- China CS Jobs?
- Software Engineer, 50k salary. Should i ask for a raise in 6 months?
- What is an easier career to get into - database management or software development?
- Native or Cross-platform?
- How does one know if they’re not smart enough to be a good programmer?
- Asking for hardware.
- Company said they will get back within a week but never did. Is it a rejection?
- I'm trying to find a post about someone who was feeling lonely/isolated at work
- How hard is applying for NSA internships?
- Question about SWE Internships?
- What are the most popular/attractive technical skills right now?
- Kind of off topic, but does anyone else get super frustrated when people assume you must know everything about [insert obscure computer problem here] because you're a software engineer?
- Just took Codility Challenge, got a zero?
- Does G and MS Hall of Fame make it easier for me to get a job?
- Can I ask for another internship instead of a full time offer? Or just ask to be allowed to do some of the intern social events? I have autism and completely failed at meeting other engineers here
| Resume Advice Thread - July 14, 2018 Posted: 14 Jul 2018 12:07 AM PDT Please use this thread to ask for resume advice and critiques. You should read our Resume FAQ and implement any changes from that before you ask for more advice. Abide by the rules, don't be a jerk. This thread is posted each Tuesday and Saturday at midnight PST. Previous Resume Advice Threads can be found here. [link] [comments]  |
| Daily Chat Thread - July 14, 2018 Posted: 14 Jul 2018 12:07 AM PDT Please use this thread to chat, have casual discussions, and ask casual questions. Moderation will be light, but don't be a jerk. This thread is posted every day at midnight PST. Previous Daily Chat Threads can be found here. [link] [comments]  |
| Most efficient way to self-study and build job skills as soon as possible? Web development? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 05:38 PM PDT Hello everyone, What skill set do you think would be the quickest to learn in hopes of being job ready? I've been doing a lot of research and it seems like learning web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and maybe MEAN stack) may be the best bet? I've been studying all sorts of topics from hardware, the history of the Internet and computer networks, security, Python, Git, and I recently started The Odin Project. I created a Github account and also set up an Ubuntu VM so I can become more familiar with the command line and do all my projects in Linux. I've already had a LinkedIn account for a while and I also have a professional domain name that I'm planning to use along with Github Pages. I have a BA in a non-technical and unrelated field and I've been considering a second bachelor's degree in computer science but I don't really know if the ROI would be good. WGU just came out with a new computer science program but I don't know if the quality is any good or whether it's worth dropping thousands of dollars on. The other computer science programs from more well known schools usually cost around $30,000. To me, it's all about ROI. If I invest $30,000 in index funds and get a 7% average annual return that $30k grows to $480,000 in 40 years. I've looked up what the core CS courses are and know I'd need to study computer architecture, operating systems, networks, databases, discrete mathematics, data structures and algorithms, etc. Thanks. [link] [comments]  |
| How do I use LinkedIn to contact recruiters for opportunities? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 09:07 AM PDT I'm not really too sure what to say without it sounding like "can I have an internship please?" [link] [comments]  |
| New job as Embedded software systems engineer. Posted: 14 Jul 2018 05:57 AM PDT Hi, I was recently hired as an embedded software systems engineer and will be starting this Monday. I find this field fascinating but it is also a field that I have little experience in as I originally came from the video game industry. The hiring manager really liked my background experience as I have demonstrated that I can learn very quickly with the projects in my resume. I have plenty experience writing c/c++ but zero with micro controllers and micro processors. They are willing to train me to get up to speed but I am not exactly sure what that actually entails for this field. I have already began watching youtube series on this and have bought the following 2 books: Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great Software Programming Embedded Systems in C and C++ My question to you experienced devs is. 1: what are some good online resources(forums,websites,videos) for embedded software engineers? 2: what are some good books that you recommend? 3: what should I expect from my employer to getting me up to speed? 4: what are some general tips for succeeding in this field? edit: I have read all your advices/tips, thank you so much for offering insight :-) [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 03:58 PM PDT I am a senior, entering my final semester and currently doing a summer internship. It is my first internship, but it finally hit me that my social skills are weak. I love this field, and enjoy continuously improving my skill set and solving problems. However, I am terrified of having to speak to clients. I have had no issues in group projects for my classes after I get to know my teammates, but the thought of speaking to clients horrifies me. I don't want to mess up, say the wrong thing, misunderstand something, unable to explain something, or to just not know what they are asking for. I don't believe I can fix this issue by the end of this year when I graduate. I feel like such a coward and a loser. Any advice/comments would be appreciated. Would taking some time off after graduating to help resolve this issue be a good idea? [link] [comments]  |
| Do companies care if you give talks at tech conferences? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 07:22 AM PDT The title ask the main question. For some context: I am giving a talk about my research with NLP at a regional conference, would this be something companies care about? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 02:58 PM PDT Sorry if this is the wrong place for this. I work for a hospital in Florida as a Security Engineer. I was moved over to this position a little over a year ago. I make 80k right now. I just received a paper copy of my review and will actually meet with my boss on Monday to go over it. I am doing really well in the position and the paper copy of my review reflects that. On my review a goal was to be moved up to a level 2 spot, I have the following certs. CISSP, GSEC, CCNP R&S, CCNA security, CEH, CWNA, A+ and MCSA Windows 8 desktop. I recently received my CISSP and GSEC earlier this year. It doesn't appear I will get a level 2 spot but should I ask for an out of band raise? I did some market research in my area and I should be around 86k+ I have over 10 years exp in IT. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 01:35 PM PDT I made this website as a landing page to my web development freelancing and to solidify my name in employers eyes as being legit. This is trying to kill 2 birds with 1 stone with the website by being something I can use on resume for full-time work and also for entrepreneuring . Background on me: Going into 2nd year Information and Computer Systems in September... I built some sites, my dream is full stack web dev out of school. Website stack: React + Bootstrap. Roast and Toast me, I'm open for it all. [link] [comments]  |
| Is 3 months too early to look for a different job at the same company? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 02:22 PM PDT To keep it short, I'm working at my dream company as a new grad but as an SDET. I want to be a developer but I was willing to make the concession because of the company, the money (~140k a year, hourly, and some stock, bonus, great benefits), and the promise that a couple years down the line, I'd be able to become a kernel or firmware engineer. But now that I'm here, I enjoy the work but its not what I really want, and my manager doesn't seem to have a vested interest in me. I see positions open that are way more intriguing and more aligned with my career goals, but I've only been here 3 months and the positions are in the same org. I'm not sure how it would reflect on me if I apply for these positions. And maybe 3 months is too early to move, but I'm not really satisfied with my position as it is right now. Any advice? [link] [comments]  |
| Is it too early to start searching and applying for 2019 summer internships? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 06:07 AM PDT I'm currently at a summer internship, and I definitely want another next summer. I am considering contacting recruiters on LinkedIn. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 11:54 AM PDT Has anyone here from the USA found a CS job in China/known anyone who has? Or does anyone have any idea how to get a cs job in China. I have been studying Mandarin for awhile and probably have a proficiency level of around Intermediate High/Advanced Low [link] [comments]  |
| Software Engineer, 50k salary. Should i ask for a raise in 6 months? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 12:20 PM PDT Software engineers make an average of 90k in my city. I graduated in May, and i work for 25$/h or 50k a year. Should i ask for a raise in 6 months? My income is in the bottom 10% of my field from what i've seen, which is fine given i'm still entry level. How much time should i wait to ask for a raise and how much is typical? Im trying to figure out a ratio of time working in the field to how much i should expect to make on average. So far I do a good job and I'm completing projects faster than expected. [link] [comments]  |
| What is an easier career to get into - database management or software development? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 08:35 PM PDT I recently came across this video on YouTube where the speaker talks about different paths to becoming a developer. He says it's easier to get your foot in the door via a job managing databases and then transferring over to software development in a year or two, and even says learning whats necessary only takes 3 months of dedication. I've been eyeballing job offers for software developers in my area (I currently live in DC) and it does require a ton of skills, while as soon as I finished the video and looked for jobs in database management, I immediately found a job that pays 55k and all you need to know is SQL and excel.... Is it true that it's quicker and easier to get into or is the job i found just a rarity? Am I missing something? I haven't worked in any IT related jobs so I'm very skeptical of this guys point of view. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 08:33 PM PDT I'm currently making apps with Xamarin, but I'm wondering what the trend is in the market. Is cross-platform something that will have a good future outlook? Or is it more beneficial to specialize in Android or iOS (or heck, both)? [link] [comments]  |
| How does one know if they’re not smart enough to be a good programmer? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 09:02 AM PDT Through out my time studying computer science and browsing this subreddit and other CS related forums, often the questions of not being good enough and struggling with technical interviews come up. Often responders defer to a lack of experience, imposter syndrome, learning styles and many other explanations which all share the idea that something if the person changes their habits they can be just as good as any other programmer. The problem with all of these, in my eyes, is they can't really be tested. They are hopeful, but can result in an infinite time sink where someone is always chasing that one more thing they should be doing differently when they'd probably be better off putting their efforts in a different place where their talents would be more appreciated and rewarded. On the other hand, performance on leetcode type questions or coding challenges and the many tools the industry uses to choose who gets a job are, in some sense, quantifiable and show definite difference in people who can and can't do them. They have their flaws, but they still represent the barrier of entry to many jobs so they are important even if just for that reason alone. Given that, I'd like to focus on the question evaluating the potential of a programmer exclusively from the lens of innate intelligence exclusively. I want to know how do you know when the issue is NOT experience? How do you know when your "Imposter Syndrome" is actually you seeing a genuine difference in skill and aptitude between you and most others? How do you know when you've, practically speaking, exhausted all reasonable amounts and types of studying for a fair amount of time so that natural talent is what is holding you back? What are the differences between struggling because programming is difficult and one doesn't have enough experience and it being definitely being an issue of intelligence? At what point does a person have reasonable certainty that their time would better be spent pursuing something else? To help give this question a concrete baseline, let's say the threshold of skill we're talking about that defines "good" is being able to pass technical interviews at the Big 4. While there are many other companies and positions available where a person can be happy and successful and while Big 4 jobs are often overly idealized, I'd like to focus on that specific threshold since it's a common goal for many with an objectively difficult threshold to meet. Lastly, if anyone doesn't believe in the existence of innate talent or intelligence, I'd kindly ask for you to not respond to this question. Thank you. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 08:12 PM PDT Starting a new job next month and I've been asked what sort of system I want. They seem to be pretty open as long as I can somehow run linux. I was thinking about asking for a thinkpad, but I'm worried that if I were to install linux on one I might run in to problems that I won't be able to figure out or get support for, such as printing, or using an external monitor or projector. Also, I won't have access to outlook, which I suspect I'll need. They told me a popular choice is a macbook pro. I don't really like os x though. I guess I could always just run virtualbox and use linux full screen. I've also been thinking about asking for monitors. I was considering 2 32in 4k monitors, but they are like $900 ea. I'm not sure if thats too much or not. [link] [comments]  |
| Company said they will get back within a week but never did. Is it a rejection? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 08:32 AM PDT Hi everyone! I had an interview about 2 weeks ago. At the end, they said I will hear back from them within 1 week. This coming Monday will make it 2 weeks and they haven't contacted me. Is this a form of rejection? Thanks in advance! [link] [comments]  |
| I'm trying to find a post about someone who was feeling lonely/isolated at work Posted: 14 Jul 2018 07:37 PM PDT IIRC someone made a post about their experience working with people who kept to themselves (or maybe they were mostly remote?) and how that was leaving this person's social needs unmet. One of the commenters had a list of activities and ways to engage with coworkers during their breaks, especially a bunch of games they would play to take their mind off of code. I think it was recent, as in within the past few days, but I could be wrong. Maybe I'm even in the wrong subreddit. Ring any bells? [link] [comments]  |
| How hard is applying for NSA internships? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 08:18 AM PDT Do most interns really work there after graduation too? [link] [comments]  |
| Question about SWE Internships? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 03:23 PM PDT Quick question, for most Big N internships (i.e. SWE Intern at Google, Facebook, etc.) are you typically working on either Backend or Frontend, or are most SWE Interns at Big N "Full-Stack" Developers? Are they even Web Developers or more Infrastructure-based Developers? [link] [comments]  |
| What are the most popular/attractive technical skills right now? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 07:00 PM PDT Programming languages, frameworks, libraries, tools that are most in demand by employers? [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 10:13 AM PDT Just kind of venting. My parents still don't quite get what it is that I do for a living, but they always call me up at the slightest tech trouble. which is fine, my experience with computers means I can probably help them with their issues the problem is when i can't. They just flat assume I'm being an unhelpful/ungrateful asshole who just doesn't want to help. I'm sorry, I don't work for the company that makes the office management software you use. I have no idea whats causing the bug you're experiencing or what an odd error code means. I can try a few things and reboot and if it still doesn't work I tell them to call the help line. They just assume I'm trying to be lazy and get all pissy. Trying to explain why I don't know how to fix their issue usually gets met with "but you're a computer scientist, you should know this!". Its like asking a gynecologist to remove a brain tumor and then being like "but you're a doctor, you should know what you're doing!" [link] [comments]  |
| Just took Codility Challenge, got a zero? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 06:30 PM PDT I just submitted a coding challenge in Codility but the results as zero. I am worried that I misunderstood the question. The test cases I submitted to the compiler and my code was working correctly when I ran it and it worked in repl as well. Anyone have an issue like this before? [link] [comments]  |
| Does G and MS Hall of Fame make it easier for me to get a job? Posted: 14 Jul 2018 06:19 PM PDT Hello r/cscareerquestions. Over the past few years, I have been finding and reporting security vulnerabilities in websites and have been listed on the Hall of Fame (HoF) for MS & G for my findings, as I have found vulnerabilities in the two websites. I am not in CS (I'm in biology), but I do plan to do my masters/another bachelors in CS (both take me 2 years to do). In my resume, where should I include the HoF listing? Should it be near the top of my resume, around my personal projects on github, or should I keep it in a separate column? Should I link to a direct link to the respective HoF or leave the link out? Ideally, I would like to be a security engineer. Also, as an employer, does the HoF even matter when choosing an applicant for a job? Thank you. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 14 Jul 2018 06:02 PM PDT So my company puts on a shitload of events for interns so that they can be social and not bored. My anxiety and autism prevented me from going to...pretty much all of them, and the ones I did go to I just sat in a corner and had a panic attack because of the amount of people (thousands! it's insane!) and was just very sad in general I wasn't having fun (because these events are really really really fun if you're not an aspie). I told my boss and disability councilor the company has for me I had fun at these events because they were the ones who pushed me to go and I don't want to make them upset....But I really wanna try again to make friends because this was kind of the last chance I had considering I failed in University and in elementary middle and high school to ever make friends.... How do I ask for this? Do you think they'd be receptive to it if my disability councilor asked them for me? Should I even bring this up to my disability councilor or is what I'm asking completely impossible? [link] [comments]  |
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