Saturday, 6 April 2013

Looking into Computer Programming as a Career

By Franklin Skribbit


If you are considering studying computer science, it is important that you understand how you are going to successfully start applying for jobs. You may want to start applying for jobs as early as your junior or senior year of your college career.

Depending on the field of study, you may be able to intern with potential employers throughout the time that you are in school. For example, if you are interested in computer science you should sit down with your professors to talk about potential intern options.

You'll be astounded at how other people pass you up on the hill next to yours though. They'll reach incredible heights; don't you want to be a part of that? Here are a few ideas to help you through those moments when you think you've learned everything there is to know about programming. There's always a way to improve.

First, take on a tutor position. Sometimes the best way to get new ideas is to help someone that still has a fresh approach to programming.

Doing research about different computer programming programs will help you understand which schools are going to teach the best languages. Some programs will teach you a wide variety of languages while other schools will emphasize a specific language.

After you have found an internship, you can explore the options that are available within that specific company. You may learn that you love what the company does and the opportunity for growth that you could have within the company or you may not like the company.

Whether you have a positive experience with a company or a negative experience, you will be able to learn a lot. Learning from the experience that you had will ensure that you are able to shape your decisions about your career.

Do not be afraid to talk with your intern coordinator about what you did and did not like about a specific internship. This way, you can ensure that your career decisions are influenced in a positive way from the experience that you had with your internship.

You'll be surprised at how many people are willing to tutor a willing mind and capable person. Start networking immediately to get yourself in a position to ask for one-on-one tutelage.

Fourth, create a program for fun. When was the last time you made a program to solve a need you had? When was the last time you remember really enjoying the challenge of creating something from nothing? Get an idea of what to do, and create something for yourself that helps your life.

An internship can be a great way to understand what you do and do not like about a specific area of computer programming. Do not be afraid to try out new areas of computer programming to ensure that you get a taste for what you do and do not like.

Each resume should be accurate and honest, but should be catered to the specific job. Although it will feel like a large investment of time, this process will be well worth it when you are able to transition from graduation into a career without much time passing.




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