How To Get Your First Software Engineer Job After College/Bootcamp

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  • Опубликовано: 23 фев 2023
  • This is everything that you need to know to get your first software engineer job after graduating from college or finishing bootcamp. My first job after I graduated from college was as a software engineer at Google, and I've helped tons of other college/bootcamp graduates land their dream job after graduating, too. I'll go over how to make a strong software engineering resume, how to get job interview offers from companies you're interested in, and how to prep and succeed at the technical interviews.
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  • @WeTheSalesEngineers
    @WeTheSalesEngineers Год назад +317

    In my experience, even if we have the best resumes, this doesn't always lead to getting an interview. The best way to land an interview is through connections and referrals.

    • @onurislak
      @onurislak Год назад +2

      Every students send the same CV so you need to put something different, I send the same of type CV many times to FAANG they did not even call me once.

    • @WeTheSalesEngineers
      @WeTheSalesEngineers Год назад +6

      @@onurislak That's what I mean by CVs don't get you interviews, people do. Yes, we should differentiate ourselves as much as we can in the resume (which is hard due to the format), but still you have to go out there and meet folks who are where we want to be. Once we are referred, we can differentiate ourselves through how we talk to people.

    • @curious_one1156
      @curious_one1156 11 месяцев назад +10

      Even referrals dont work. We need someone inside to directly send our resume to the recruiter.

    • @WeTheSalesEngineers
      @WeTheSalesEngineers 11 месяцев назад +9

      @@curious_one1156 That's a referral. And forget about the recruiters. Their job is to block who they see unfit. The referral should be straight to the hiring manager.

    • @meyr1992
      @meyr1992 11 месяцев назад +1

      CVs dont get you interviews if there is no personal projects on it there

  • @mrd.j.2303
    @mrd.j.2303 11 месяцев назад +3

    Man this was a great video. I love you stressed important things and used some out of the box thinking. I feel this is a formula for success and I’m gonna try it out. Thanks so much!

  • @brucewayne4357
    @brucewayne4357 Год назад +21

    Another great video dude, been loving your content recently! Praying to land my first SW job after my travels!

    • @YourAverageTechBro
      @YourAverageTechBro  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for the kinds words! Best of luck in the future 🫡

  • @jjhdev
    @jjhdev Год назад +1

    Super helpful and engaging! Thanks for the vid. Really good reminder of what I need to be doing as I job search.

  • @techmentormaria
    @techmentormaria Год назад +4

    Thanks for helping people who need new jobs in CS!

  • @lindseyb1445
    @lindseyb1445 11 месяцев назад +1

    I feel motivated, thanks for this video 🙏🏽

  • @brailinsondisla7792
    @brailinsondisla7792 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, appreciate the tips and guidance

  • @Momo-ix5fx
    @Momo-ix5fx Год назад +9

    thank you for this, I regained some hope again, the job market is awful rn lol

  • @catharsis222
    @catharsis222 Год назад +4

    This was an encouraging video when imposter syndrome comes in a wave. I have lots of projects. Thanks for this.

  • @FrankHuynh
    @FrankHuynh Год назад

    Great video! Stumbled on this after posting my 'how to get an entry IT job' on RUclips, cheers

  • @lizzy_trevisan
    @lizzy_trevisan Месяц назад

    Thankkkkk you soooo much for this video! I am new in the field and noooo experience! That encouraged me to put more effort in my search and preparation! Thank you 🙏🏻 very kind of you

  • @FireMuscle11
    @FireMuscle11 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks this is realy valuable specially about how we can explain our projects.

  • @jdaht
    @jdaht 7 месяцев назад +5

    leaving this comment here. and coming back to it when I get my first offer. I graduate in Fall 2024. Currently Fall 2023.

  • @camilotello3296
    @camilotello3296 Месяц назад

    I loved it!

  • @angelmotta
    @angelmotta Год назад

    Great video!!! That's My Average Tech Bro!!
    PS: I got a little bit distracted when your monitors went dark jajaja 😂

    • @YourAverageTechBro
      @YourAverageTechBro  Год назад

      Hahah glad you enjoyed! and sorry lol I'l try to manage my monitors better in the next video

  • @amey4521
    @amey4521 Год назад +6

    My master's will be completed in May 2023. Looking for an internship right now! Perfect time of this video!

  • @felipefregginrules
    @felipefregginrules Год назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @abhisheksathe123
    @abhisheksathe123 2 месяца назад +2

    I feel like since the IT market is so hard right now. People who manage to find a job and wither this storm are gonna come out as much better candidates for future job prospects.

  • @brucew2598
    @brucew2598 Год назад

    Really nice video. May I ask what camera you are using, looking great!

  • @Kozeyplace
    @Kozeyplace Год назад +26

    I am currently in week 4 of my CS50 class and I’m soon going to be changing my major to CS, you’re channel is so motivating man. I’ve been learning and I’m stoked to start building projects and getting a better understanding of everything.
    In another year or year in a half I’ll be ready to start interviewing for internships. Maybe then the job market will be back up like it used to be. So I think I came in at the right time.

    • @funnyguydragon
      @funnyguydragon Год назад

      Hello,
      I am taking cs50too i am bit stuck on week 1 😢. And i am in India where the cs degree is just too much in shamble help😂

    • @bhaskardeka5310
      @bhaskardeka5310 10 месяцев назад

      Yo I am a failed upsc aspirant …23 rn starting with my cs50 classes wanna chat up about this path

    • @rooksman64
      @rooksman64 10 месяцев назад

      @@bhaskardeka5310I’m down
      I’m gunna start cs50 tomorrow

    • @FireMuscle11
      @FireMuscle11 8 месяцев назад

      Same situation here

    • @arc8588
      @arc8588 26 дней назад

      How'd that go

  • @HrissW
    @HrissW 11 месяцев назад +1

    Must get land this year as Frontend dev.

  • @soumelee5661
    @soumelee5661 Год назад

    good video!!

  • @MikeCatrone
    @MikeCatrone 7 месяцев назад +1

    Never finished school, but I've been programming web apps in React for roughly 2 years now as a hobby. Particular writing software for my restaurant-owner friends to help their business function better. I've been thinking about trying to get a real job with it, so I'm wondering if my freelance work would be enough for my resume

  • @atharvajoshi1252
    @atharvajoshi1252 Год назад +5

    Hey bro you inspire me a lot! I am doing Diploma in CS! I am learning Java! I hope I'll meet you someday! Love from India ❤️🙏

    • @soul_ayu
      @soul_ayu 11 месяцев назад

      Hey sir, do you have a github account? I'm also from India and I wanna see your projects to get some inspiration.

  • @benstorms7170
    @benstorms7170 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hey, great video! By chance, could you send a link to the pdf or word document that you used for the resume at 1:40? I really like the format and I'd like to use it as a template. Thanks!

  • @LonghornArmy
    @LonghornArmy 4 месяца назад

    Hey man! Thanks for sharing all this information it's all great and helpful. I was wondering if I can get a copy of that resume template or is there a site you got it from or did you get it from MSW?

  • @josephrudasill4453
    @josephrudasill4453 6 месяцев назад

    Hey man, I am a fresh bootcamp graduate and have a great resume that is ATS friendly as well as being consistent on github and code wise. I am looking for internships and remote positions. But Even if my resume is good, i usually get turned down and got overruled by people who have bachelors and other degrees.

  • @moehaji96
    @moehaji96 10 месяцев назад +2

    I have been applying since last summer and I still haven’t had any luck

  • @arielsuarez5471
    @arielsuarez5471 Год назад +34

    I fairly recently graduated from college. However, I have forgotten or still otherwise struggle with many of Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. I have been reviewing those and further studying in order to prepare for interviews.
    My issue is that I decided to take courses and study too many things at once, namely web development, SwiftUI, Cybersecurity and even some data science and machine learning. I need to focus on just two or three of those things for now.

    • @hassansyed6087
      @hassansyed6087 11 месяцев назад +4

      Don't do cybersecurity if you're doing web development.
      The 2 fields are unrelated
      Stick to one and master one

    • @arielsuarez5471
      @arielsuarez5471 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@hassansyed6087 you’re probably right. I need to focus on one thing and stick to it.
      Cybersecurity is more profitable, but I still have very little knowledge of the field. I have much more experience in web development and is likely to offer a return for my investment sooner.

    • @KristianTBV
      @KristianTBV 11 месяцев назад +4

      Im currently in the same boat man, I got my degree in CS but I never truly enjoyed what I was learning but I started a new path as a UX engineer and I finally feel grounded. Just stick to what you TRULY like doing the most and go all in on it. You got this.

    • @rooksman64
      @rooksman64 10 месяцев назад

      actually just focus on one

  • @ricardoor4397
    @ricardoor4397 Год назад +6

    Hey bro, first thank you for the video helps a lot!
    I have a BS in CS and I’m struggling.. I decided to do the colt steele web dev program.. thinking of finishing it up for the project at the end while doing LC on the side.
    Do you think that’s a good start?

    • @awful999
      @awful999 9 месяцев назад +1

      how’s it going

    • @mrmiagi6052
      @mrmiagi6052 7 месяцев назад +1

      I finished Colt Steeles web dev bootcamp (mern) and his course on React JS and I still cant land any interviews a year later. I got one take home interview so far. The campgrounds project is good though

  • @KTLaughter
    @KTLaughter 3 месяца назад +1

    I’m terrified about this. Seriously, this horrifies me to my core. For one, I hear the job market sucks right now. Second, I feel like my knowledge of programming is way too inadequate to even be considered for an entry level job, despite the fact that I’m about to graduate and have gotten straight A’s on all of my CS classes. Is this normal?

  • @DJ-xp9bs
    @DJ-xp9bs Год назад +13

    Why do people keep recommending only big tech or startup jobs like mid-level established companies aren't hiring. Of course you won't get any super big fancy salaries/perks and they don't always follow the latest trends, but the work is usually stable and can pay well. FAANG and startups aren't the only companies that exist. Insurance companies, banks, utility companies, oil companies, etc. need software engineers too.

  • @saman_pradhan
    @saman_pradhan Год назад +4

    I am currently in one of the the best coding bootcamp in India learning Node backend developement. The hiring situation is bad right now in India, but very few startups are hiring where last year everyone was getting a job from my bootcamp. Still hoping to make it in next 3 months.
    I got one job offer 1 month ago from a very early stage video streaming startup as a sole backend developer, but didn't accept that.

    • @paglaith5561
      @paglaith5561 11 месяцев назад +1

      If you don't mind telling, what is the name of the bootcamp you are in.

    • @sassy_s349
      @sassy_s349 11 месяцев назад

      what's the boot camp you are studying from?

  • @atiny2004world
    @atiny2004world Год назад +2

    the question is WHERE as in which company do i work for
    i cant find a single companyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    i seriously need HElp

  • @Winder809
    @Winder809 8 месяцев назад +2

    I have knowledge but i dont have referred

  • @danigo03
    @danigo03 11 месяцев назад +1

    is it really possible to get the job from university certificates only like programming and full stuck certificates

  • @vinnyblackguy6808
    @vinnyblackguy6808 9 месяцев назад

    Side note: what kind of camera are you using?

  • @youz8260
    @youz8260 Год назад +7

    Graduating next semester. I’m into backend engineering. I got couple of interviews with FANG but I really applied just to test my resume 😂. With that focus on a big company, should I focus on DS and Algorithms only since that’s what most of the interviews are about or should I dive deep into building projects and learning popular technologies etc?

  • @michaelrodrigues6372
    @michaelrodrigues6372 3 месяца назад +1

    what techs do you work with?

  • @darkangel2327
    @darkangel2327 9 месяцев назад

    I just graduated with a cs degree this summer. I’m kind of in the older side compared to my peers. I have a previous coding job experience. But my coding skills atm isn’t at its best. What do I need to land a job soon?

    • @NovusTM
      @NovusTM 4 месяца назад

      Did you find a job?

  • @AliColak
    @AliColak 10 месяцев назад

    hardest it's been for me to land a job! How do yall connect with recruiters / what do you say to them to get ur resume through the door?

  • @oliver9541
    @oliver9541 Год назад +4

    For UK grads. Unless you went to Oxbridge or Imperial, it'll be very very hard but it's not impossible! Best of luck :))

    • @VolKNo0
      @VolKNo0 Год назад

      Not true. Uk Grad here. I did chemistry at Uni (Reading), then did a coding bootcamp and now work at the biggest media company in all of Europe. Almost all Techies in the UK, let alone the earth, do not go to Oxbridge/Russel group unis.

    • @oliver9541
      @oliver9541 Год назад

      @@VolKNo0 That’s great! Sorry I didn’t clarify. I meant Google, Deloitte, Black Rock, Microsoft, Bloomberg, etc.. these companies have a tendency to hire from Oxbridge and Imperial (top of russel group). Well done tho!

    • @VolKNo0
      @VolKNo0 Год назад +1

      @@oliver9541 thanks :) but also not true.
      None of the companies you mentioned have explicitly stated this requirement, nor do the educational qualifications of their employees necessarily indicate that they have attended the universities you mentioned. In fact, I personally know individuals who work at these companies and have not graduated from those universities, some where even part of my cohort at my bootcamp. For instance, all of Deloitte's graduate streams require only a 2:2 in any degree.
      I am uncertain where you obtained this information, or if it is simply a head cannon/ you’re own personal misconceptions.

    • @oliver9541
      @oliver9541 Год назад

      @@VolKNo0 LinkedIn! Graduate prospect League. Experience. For example I have cyber first class degree from Coventry! Very very hard to even get a join a good company. So I went to do a masters at Imperial. Now I finally have job at a reputable company. I’m looking to do a Phd at Oxford soon to make myself look better. 😆

    • @oliver9541
      @oliver9541 Год назад

      @@VolKNo0 Also Deloittes grad scheme is a 2:1.

  • @deepparmar4518
    @deepparmar4518 Год назад

    Great video! where do you currently work? can you refer me? 😄

  • @yesyes9698
    @yesyes9698 10 месяцев назад +2

    One of my biggest questions is how to connect when you don’t even know who your dad is 😂😂😂😂

  • @modalivenkatayashwanth-xl6tm
    @modalivenkatayashwanth-xl6tm Год назад

    Hey bro can u just tell me how to get fit in Competitive coding. Can we just conquer every interview and exams with python itself regarding FAANG.

    • @YourAverageTechBro
      @YourAverageTechBro  Год назад

      No idea how to get into competitive coding because I've never done it

  • @user-ni7mo2uw2e
    @user-ni7mo2uw2e 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi my name is razaq I want to talk you about Software engineering

  • @jenex5608
    @jenex5608 2 месяца назад

    Hey bro can you send me a good resume format

  • @wndrbomb
    @wndrbomb 2 месяца назад

    I am looking for a software developer. Can u help?

  • @happylife8124
    @happylife8124 11 месяцев назад

    What about dsa bro

  • @mattheww4850
    @mattheww4850 Год назад +1

    Hi, I’m 17, is it possible for me to become a software engineer through community college? Would I have do 2 years of CC then transfer to a university?

    • @YourAverageTechBro
      @YourAverageTechBro  Год назад +1

      It is definitely possible! It will be harder for sure, but it is possible.

    • @sabres_fan7467
      @sabres_fan7467 Год назад +2

      100% possible, going cc then full university is the same as doing 4 years at a university. You’ll still get the degree from the last place you went to. My advice would be do all your gen credits at cc cuz those have a better chance of transferring, then once you transfer do 2 years focused totally on your major. I’m doing this right now.

    • @Sagaji_
      @Sagaji_ Год назад

      I'd make sure the school I'm transferring to even allows transfers into the CS program, or how impacted it is there. At my university (when I was still a student lol), you couldn't just transfer in from a CC, you'd have to come in as a different major/undeclared and then apply in. If you didnt have a 3.8+, you didnt have a competitive chance at getting in.

    • @nickm5587
      @nickm5587 11 месяцев назад

      Look up western governors university or the video how I got my computer science degree in 6 months from wgu.

  • @victormuturi618
    @victormuturi618 11 месяцев назад

    I'm planning to join a bootcamp and I'm not sure whether I can make it

    • @fishxsea
      @fishxsea 8 месяцев назад +1

      If you think it will benefit you then go for it. Don't think about it like "i dont know if i can do it". Think about it as gaining experience for a career. Even if you arent able to handle it, you will gain valuable experience in a fast paced environment and get hands on experience in making projects by yourself. Plus you will meet like minded people. It is very daunting, but you arent alone in that experience. If you're passionate and want proper direction then go for it dude! Seriously, you will thank yourself in the future for working your ass off. Its hard at first, but the more code you look at, the easier it gets! Goodluck!

  • @Danny-wu5ct
    @Danny-wu5ct Год назад

    How much do you have to know exactly to be qualified for a job?

    • @nickm5587
      @nickm5587 11 месяцев назад

      Not the hard part. You can have a crazy portfolio but listing on your resume actual job experience for what company u want to work for is hard because of finding the niche they want

  • @bhaveshgavali531
    @bhaveshgavali531 Год назад

    bro do you do 1-1 paid career counselling calls. If yes Please let me know.

  • @Shreksbigfattoeyo
    @Shreksbigfattoeyo 5 месяцев назад

    2:50

  • @AgustinCruz70
    @AgustinCruz70 10 месяцев назад

    1,600th like!

  • @foxedex447
    @foxedex447 5 месяцев назад

    why the heck ppl press dislike

  • @snehasneha1718
    @snehasneha1718 Год назад

    Is computer science worth it after AI like Chatgpt

    • @genesisjax4023
      @genesisjax4023 Год назад +4

      Is getting a drivers license worth it after rideshare like Uber and Lyft?
      I'm not trying to be a dick here but these questions are basically the same. Could someone with 0 coding experience ask ChatGPT to code something? Absolutely. But that person would not understand the code given, and ChatGTP can only pull pre-written code from the internet, which can be riddled with bugs or errors.
      You also have to be very specific with your requests to AI to get the proper results.
      AI has little bearing (currently) on the tech job market

    • @UnseenOct
      @UnseenOct Год назад

      Chat gpt fucks up code so bad. I'm not even worried about it

    • @frosty_teacup
      @frosty_teacup 8 месяцев назад

      No, the entire world will be run by ChatGPT now. It's better to get a degree in Latin, it's going to be the hottest degree soon 🔥

  • @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim
    @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim Год назад +3

    Man I didn’t understand a word you said but there’s a boot camp front end developer for ten weeks class I’m thinking about joining its $4500 but they don’t help you get a job after you graduate they give you a certificate, they told me they will teach me html, css, and Java script… I’m disabled and i need to work from home and I heard front end developers have a lot of remote jobs…should I join this schoool or not? It’s online the school is called general assembly…please let me know asap cause I talk to the lady tomorrow. Thanks man

    • @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim
      @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim Год назад

      @@JoeyWolf thanks man…that sounds great…what’s the name of the school? And I’m actually talking to a school called truecoders, they told me to do their bootcamp it will last 12 weeks or more…but they teach me 6 languages and apparently they will help me with job search as well when I graduate…problem is it’s $6500, I’m gonna pay little by little even though I’m already suffering but I must do what I must do..they said I will learn full stack software engineering, I don’t know anything about computers, coding software etc I’m literally entering this field clueless but I am willing to learn as long as I get a job from home when I graduate…will this harvardcs50 help me get a job if I graduate with a certificate from them and will they teach me full stack software engineering whatever that is? Thank you so much for responding I will wait for you to answer me bro…I’m so glad you answered me because now I don’t have to pay 6500 with interest if you help me out with what this harvard cs50 is and all the questions I asked you…God bless you bro

    • @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim
      @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim Год назад

      @@JoeyWolf thanks man so are you talking about Harvard university? Do they have online classes? And will they teach me coding as I mentioned? And will they help me get a job? Also will they accept a disabled person with disability in their school who has only a GED? Thanks bro and you’re sure it’s only 100-200$ Thanks fam

    • @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim
      @Prayformetobeagoodmuslim Год назад

      @@JoeyWolf god bless you bro thank you so much 😊 youre the man I will always support you. Take care

    • @anthonyscott6460
      @anthonyscott6460 Год назад +1

      I just went through General Assembly and I highly recommend them. I did the software engineering immersive we built projects with html/css/javascript, Mongo/express/react/node and django/postgres and then learned data structures, big O, and algorithms
      During the course you will also build a portfolio site, resume and take lessons on cover letters, the technical interview, and the coding challenges. Post grad you will have a career coach to help you in your job search and access to the large network of alumni from GA.
      Legit, it's amazing and I highly highly recommend it

    • @anthonyscott6460
      @anthonyscott6460 Год назад +1

      CS50 is also amazing

  • @lawrencechiu9702
    @lawrencechiu9702 5 месяцев назад +1

    you pay all this money and commit several years of your life to studying a technical degree, then you have to watch a RUclips to find a job in your field of specialization 🧐 somethings not right

  • @AmmanuelRoberts
    @AmmanuelRoberts Год назад +1

    I didn't even complete my Computer Science degree, so why include such information at the top of my resume?

    • @YourAverageTechBro
      @YourAverageTechBro  Год назад +1

      If you didn't finish then no need to include it in there.

    • @AmmanuelRoberts
      @AmmanuelRoberts Год назад

      @@YourAverageTechBro You mean not to include my unfinished degree on my resume at all or only at the top?

    • @cantfindme9372
      @cantfindme9372 Год назад

      @@AmmanuelRoberts I personally just mentioned “graduating in 2023” however if you actually did not finish it at all. Maybe just say incomplete or something. If you only completed 1 year then I probably wouldn’t mention it at all.

  • @hoodiehelv
    @hoodiehelv 11 месяцев назад

    W

  • @brandonvillanueva7575
    @brandonvillanueva7575 10 месяцев назад +1

    First job…at google??? Wtf 😂😂

  • @a.3160
    @a.3160 10 месяцев назад

    Too many smart Chinese people taking jobs

    • @tye3630
      @tye3630 7 месяцев назад

      As a Chinese, I will say too many smart Indian people taking jobs

    • @jonesalapat6199
      @jonesalapat6199 6 месяцев назад

      @@tye3630 As an Indian, I will say, there are no more easy IT jobs, everyone who learned software for a quick job just got fooled.