Career Path of a Software Support Engineer at SAP Sybase
Jarred, a Software Support Manager, obtained a software engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and secured their first internship through "a personal connection and a school connection," working in software contracting for a government think tank. After additional internships, Jarred's first full-time role as a software support engineer at SAP Sybase resulted from a "standard application process."
Software Engineering, Internships, Job Search Strategies, Networking, Career Path
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Jarred Velazquez
Software Support Manager
Mi-Size Influencer Marketing SAAS Company
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
N/A (Currently at UCLA Anderson, no other Graduate degree)
Engineering - Electrical
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Cyber Security and IT
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Jarred's first internship was secured through personal and school connections, highlighting the importance of networking.
2. He completed multiple internships throughout college, showcasing the value of practical experience.
3. His first full-time job was obtained through a standard application process, demonstrating the effectiveness of traditional job applications.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college and any internships or jobs you had before your current role? Specifically, can you share how you got your first job?
Sure. I went to undergrad at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for a software engineering degree, specifically in Electrical and Computer Engineering. My first internship was after my first summer, where I did software contracting work for a government think tank in Massachusetts.
I got that job through both a personal and a school connection. I then completed two additional software internships, one each year after the school year. My first job after graduating, as a software support engineer at SAP Sybase, I actually got through their standard application process via the company website.
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