Favorite Parts of Working in Software as a Software Engineer at Workday
Ryan finds being a Software Engineer enjoyable due to the "cool" and "cutting edge" nature of the software industry, feeling it defines the current era, and additionally appreciates the job security and high demand that comes with software engineering, making it easier to find employment compared to other fields.
Technology, Job Security, Software Engineering, High Demand, Career Opportunities
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Ryan Vivian
Software Engineer
Workday
California State University, East Bay
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Computer Science
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Cutting-edge nature of the software industry: The industry is at the forefront of innovation and defines the current era.
2. High job security and demand: Software engineering offers relatively good job security and numerous opportunities due to the importance of software in society.
3. Ease of finding employment: Graduates with a software engineering degree may find it easier to secure a job compared to other fields due to high demand.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I just think it's a cool industry to be in, in general. It's kind of cutting edge, and in a way, I think it defines the times we live in. Everything is about computers and software.
So, it's just a really cool industry to be in. Because software is so important in our society, there's a pretty good amount of job security and a lot of jobs out there.
It's a little bit easier to find a job than in some other industries, and there's a lot of demand. If you graduate with a degree in software engineering, the chances of you finding a job are a little bit easier than in some of the other careers you could go into.
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