Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Product Engineers
Alex, a Product Engineer at Graphistry with over five years of experience, was unable to provide specific entry-level positions, stating, "I'm not super helpful 'cause I'm actually not...connected to the hiring process right now," and noting their company primarily hires senior-level employees. The lack of insight highlights the limited perspective a senior-level employee may have on entry-level job markets.
Entry-Level Jobs, Software Engineering, Junior Developer Roles, Job Market Research, Experience Requirements
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Alex Warren
Product Engineer
Graphistry
University of Arizona 2015
None
Computer Science
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. While the interviewee couldn't provide specific entry-level positions, their company's hiring practices suggest a preference for candidates with 5+ years of experience.
2. The interviewee's lack of knowledge about entry-level positions highlights the need for students to research the job market independently.
3. This emphasizes the importance of networking and seeking out information directly from companies rather than solely relying on interviews for career insights.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
This is where I won't be super helpful, because I'm actually not connected to the hiring process right now. At the company I'm at, we are hiring, but we have one junior developer, and everyone else is relatively senior.
Most of our team has more than five years of experience, and maybe a lot of people have more than 10 years of experience. So, I actually don't know what the job market is like.
It's a good question, and I wish I could help with this one. I feel like I'll just ramble without much useful information if I continue.