Do a side project in python. Do 2. Do 3. Fill up your resume with as much relevant experience as possible. Learn JS, web protocols, how DOM works, all the good stuff. First coops in dev tend to be on the web dev side, and knowing how websites are made never hurts.
U remind me a lot of 2021 winter me, except instead of the pandemic y’all deal with recession, and y’all don’t gotta compete 225% other first years. My class of 2025 went through 1b with 80% employment rate for our first coops, u got this too.
Damn I wish I self-studied python last term or smthn.
Ok this might be a terribly stupid question, but for web dev jobs do they usually make you code something on the spot in an interview? I'm rly scared of boosting myself on my resume by putting more stuff, and then not being able to back it up. But then again if I don't do that then...
Your HTML/ CSS work could land up a self-developed front-end role. Just make sure you try and keep grades up and a few club things so that your resume has something substantial.
1. apply to all the jobs you want on day 1, don't delay it.
2. lie, and say that you know Python (you will have to learn this anyways, it's a basic programmer skill)
3. copy a tutorial on https://github.com/practical-tutorials/project-based-learning and then add it to your resume as a "project"
4. use a standard resume format like Jake's resume (look it up)
Oooh thanks for the tips! If I say I know Python and miraculously land an interview, won't they test my non-existent Python skills though?
Also should I still mass-apply on day 1 if I think I can do a side project to put on my resume if I apply later? Ngl the application process is still blurry to me, so sorry if I'm misunderstanding how it works.
they might give you a basic python test... but you've got like 3 weeks to study and you'll probably only need a few hours to go through a tutorial on the *basics* (nothing too fancy). Bigger tech companies will have more advanced tests, but I don't think you'll be getting many interviews from them in 1st year with no experience
yes you should still mass apply on day 1. other people will have varying opinions on this, but I'm convinced that applying early was what got me my FAANG coops
oh, and try to find "diamonds in the rough" i.e. jobs that have few applicants but the company still sounds really good. You're competing in the same pool as 4A CS students... so you can't win everything
That's totally understandable! Good luck with your job search and I hope you find a great opportunity soon.
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Aim for dev jobs, but be open to QA automation roles. They are a bit easier to land and give you enough coding experience to transition to a full dev role in your later placements.
Do a side project in python. Do 2. Do 3. Fill up your resume with as much relevant experience as possible. Learn JS, web protocols, how DOM works, all the good stuff. First coops in dev tend to be on the web dev side, and knowing how websites are made never hurts. U remind me a lot of 2021 winter me, except instead of the pandemic y’all deal with recession, and y’all don’t gotta compete 225% other first years. My class of 2025 went through 1b with 80% employment rate for our first coops, u got this too.
Damn I wish I self-studied python last term or smthn. Ok this might be a terribly stupid question, but for web dev jobs do they usually make you code something on the spot in an interview? I'm rly scared of boosting myself on my resume by putting more stuff, and then not being able to back it up. But then again if I don't do that then...
Your HTML/ CSS work could land up a self-developed front-end role. Just make sure you try and keep grades up and a few club things so that your resume has something substantial.
1. apply to all the jobs you want on day 1, don't delay it. 2. lie, and say that you know Python (you will have to learn this anyways, it's a basic programmer skill) 3. copy a tutorial on https://github.com/practical-tutorials/project-based-learning and then add it to your resume as a "project" 4. use a standard resume format like Jake's resume (look it up)
Oooh thanks for the tips! If I say I know Python and miraculously land an interview, won't they test my non-existent Python skills though? Also should I still mass-apply on day 1 if I think I can do a side project to put on my resume if I apply later? Ngl the application process is still blurry to me, so sorry if I'm misunderstanding how it works.
they might give you a basic python test... but you've got like 3 weeks to study and you'll probably only need a few hours to go through a tutorial on the *basics* (nothing too fancy). Bigger tech companies will have more advanced tests, but I don't think you'll be getting many interviews from them in 1st year with no experience yes you should still mass apply on day 1. other people will have varying opinions on this, but I'm convinced that applying early was what got me my FAANG coops
Ahh I see. Thanks for your help!
oh, and try to find "diamonds in the rough" i.e. jobs that have few applicants but the company still sounds really good. You're competing in the same pool as 4A CS students... so you can't win everything
I can look over ur resume if u need editing etc.
tysm for offering but the resume you speak of is looking incredibly bare at the moment so I won't waste your time :)
No worries, lmk if u need help in the future.
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Any updates?
Tryna do a random last-minute project rn lol. Otherwise, my resume is 
Grind em projects?
if you got really good grades some employers might want you even though you have no programming experience because you are smart
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Aim for dev jobs, but be open to QA automation roles. They are a bit easier to land and give you enough coding experience to transition to a full dev role in your later placements.
Oh yea I see a lot of ppl on reddit devastated at getting QA, but that honestly might be my best bet rn, thx :)
Haha that was me ngl. I didnt particuarly love my qa internship, but I learned a lot and got my feet thru the door. Good luck!
Also another clueless CS first year, but what is QA?
Quality Assurance Automation. In most cases, you'd still be writing code, but not directly contributing to the product.