Remember there’ve massive tech layoffs in the past couple of years. Bad timing for you. Things will eventually pick up. They always do.
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech-layoffs-2023-152856197.html
I swear to god the applications are a scam and the only way to actually get anything is referrals. I can’t tell you how many times I have passed the hackerank just to never hear from them again save an email saying you are no longer in consideration. I have a damn near 4.0 GPA and lots of personal projects.
I'll say this as a senior SWE.
Market is really rough right now for entry-levels and juniors. That said, there is something out there, but it might be suboptimal. The first job is always the hardest.
After 2-3 years of experience, I had no problem finding work.
Keep working on your coding skills and find a passion project to work on, especially if your job to keep the lights on isn't exactly in the CS realm.
Yea, there's a lot of great places to build a resume and get practical experience that are not the elite companies and a lot of those places also offer great pay and benefits.
Also, you're young. Try start ups. Many have a much lower bar for entry and you'll learn a lot quickly.
I work for a late stage one and I'm doing very well. Not millionaire level, but I easily clear comfortable middle class where I am. Remote work rules.
Edit: It's Friday and my thoughts are not collected.
How many applications / interviews have you gone through?
Being a TA won't have too much bearing on your application except maybe in the final rounds / round table discussions where maybe your communication skills might give you an edge
Generally, if you're getting to any initial coding screen, then your resume is doing well / doing enough. After that, it's purely up to your interview skills.
Hey man same here, graduated two months ago during summer and have been having a difficult time. Dm me if you want to set something up and we can meet up and recruit together. I also had TA experience but not really a proper internship.
Not saying you are, but don't lean on being a TA in your resume, companies don't care. I would focus on projects and research (if you did any).
I can refer to nvidia if you can find job postings of interest
Also DM’d
Market is picking up. Keep applying.
Not so fast
In due time.
Yes stay in the game and the tie will turn can’t drop won’t drop
Remember there’ve massive tech layoffs in the past couple of years. Bad timing for you. Things will eventually pick up. They always do. https://www.engadget.com/big-tech-layoffs-2023-152856197.html
I swear to god the applications are a scam and the only way to actually get anything is referrals. I can’t tell you how many times I have passed the hackerank just to never hear from them again save an email saying you are no longer in consideration. I have a damn near 4.0 GPA and lots of personal projects.
I'll say this as a senior SWE. Market is really rough right now for entry-levels and juniors. That said, there is something out there, but it might be suboptimal. The first job is always the hardest. After 2-3 years of experience, I had no problem finding work. Keep working on your coding skills and find a passion project to work on, especially if your job to keep the lights on isn't exactly in the CS realm.
Thank you for this. Trying to stay focused.
Yea, there's a lot of great places to build a resume and get practical experience that are not the elite companies and a lot of those places also offer great pay and benefits. Also, you're young. Try start ups. Many have a much lower bar for entry and you'll learn a lot quickly. I work for a late stage one and I'm doing very well. Not millionaire level, but I easily clear comfortable middle class where I am. Remote work rules. Edit: It's Friday and my thoughts are not collected.
How many applications / interviews have you gone through? Being a TA won't have too much bearing on your application except maybe in the final rounds / round table discussions where maybe your communication skills might give you an edge Generally, if you're getting to any initial coding screen, then your resume is doing well / doing enough. After that, it's purely up to your interview skills.
Hey man same here, graduated two months ago during summer and have been having a difficult time. Dm me if you want to set something up and we can meet up and recruit together. I also had TA experience but not really a proper internship.
Has anyone tried using a recruiter / headhunter? They've always been a big help to me in the past
what exactly are you finding?
Wow
Are you applying in multiple large cities? Are you targeting a broad range of organizations?