College Experiences That Helped a Software Engineer at HR Software Company Succeed
David, a software engineer, suggests that undergraduates interested in the field should leverage readily available online resources to build personal projects, noting that "it's really easy to see if you like it or not". This hands-on approach, even involving teamwork on "bigger and better things," provides valuable experience and strengthens a resume.
Coding, Project Development, Teamwork, Career Exploration, Problem-Solving
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David Curtis
Software Engineer
HR Software Company
UC Irvine
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Computer Science
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Product / Service / Software Development and Management
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Video Highlights
1. Build personal projects to learn and showcase skills.
2. Collaborate with others on larger projects to gain teamwork experience.
3. Start early by exploring software engineering through online resources and building simple applications to determine interest and build a portfolio.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
One of the great things about software engineering is that it's really easy to see if you like it or not. Right now, you can go online and figure out how to build an app that will check your email or homework assignments for you, or help you sign up for classes.
You can build things like that now, and you'll learn from it. You'll see if you like it, and it will also be nice to put on your resume later. So, work on outside projects.
Also, if you can find teams of people to work with to build bigger and better things, that's even better. But if you have extra time, spend it on building things that will be helpful.
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