Working as a software engineer intern is a great opportunity for those with the skills and ambition to learn from some of the best in the industry. However, it’s not always easy to know what you need to do in order to get your dream internship. In this blog post, we will discuss 12 smart ways that will help you ace your software engineering internship!
-Be passionate about the company and its product. Ask questions, do research online, talk to people who work there. The better you understand what they’re doing and offer, the more valuable you are as an intern!
-Choose a project that is both in your wheelhouse of skillset but also something challenging enough for an internship (i.e., don’t take on grunt or menial tasks). If it’s not too much trouble ask if you can modify their GitHub repository with new features so that when hiring managers review your portfolio, they’ll see some extra stuff from you! It means more effort up front but will pay off later down the road.
-Don’t be afraid to reach out directly to the team lead to ask questions, get feedback on your work or just chat. Internships are about learning and growing, and you should take full advantage of the opportunity!
-Make sure to keep in touch with mentors outside of the internship program: they can help provide guidance when you’re stuck (either by phone call or email) so that it’s not always up to your current boss for all responses. This will increase their respect for you as a resourceful intern who is proactive with personal growth. Plus, if they happen to be hiring after graduation, don’t forget them–it’s never too early to start networking!
-Learn from others in other departments within the company – this helps broaden what skillset you have while also learning about the other aspects of a company.
-Invest in your career by going to conferences and networking with people who are already established software engineers or developers (e.g., on LinkedIn). This will give you insight into what they do, how they got there, and their advice for getting ahead in the industry. These events also provide great opportunities to network with potential future employers!
Ending sentences: Thank you so much for reading this blog post series from one high school student’s experience working as an intern at a data science startup. I hope that these tips helped shed some light on being successful during your internship and ultimately made it easier to ace your interview after graduation! If you have any questions, feel free to email me or ask in the comments below.
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Ending sentences: Thank you so much for reading this blog post series from one high school student’s experience working as an intern at a data science startup. I hope that these tips helped shed some light on being successful during your internship and ultimately made it easier to ace your interview after graduation! If you have any questions, feel free to email me or ask in the comments below. __ – Questions? Email us anytime at [email protected] __ — Topics Discussed: * Should You Intern During High School? * How Does an Internship Work? * What Do You Need To Get An Internship In A Data Science Startup? * The Interview
-Tip One: Keep your eyes open and ears to the ground. Do not be too shy or afraid to speak up in engineering discussions, especially those about architecture
-Tip Two: Get involved with technical projects and mentoring – Tip Three: Study for exams, but also keep on challenging yourself outside of class so you can build a portfolio of skills that is more than just an academic set of problems
-Tip Four: Learn how to code basics like HTML/CSS before jumping into programming languages such as Java because you’ll need this knowledge later on when doing front end development work (i.e. working on web apps) type stuff where it’s helpful for designers who are visual artists beginner programmers will have trouble using the material
-Tip Five: Learn how to program with one language before you decide on a second programming language (i.e. Java) because once you start learning a new code, it’ll be tough for your brain to learn another and the process is frustratingly slow
I recommend that if you’re just starting out at coding, try Python or Ruby first instead of jumping into C++ from day one – Tip Six: Find mentors who can help guide your education in order to avoid mistakes such as picking up bad habits due to lack of guidance – Tip Seven: Seek out internships early so they do not interfere during academic years when completing coursework is paramount
April 11th 2017 19 mins read time posted by Sasha Pasternak
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Learn how to program with one language before you decide on a second programming language (i.e. Java) because once you start learning a new code, it’ll be tough for your brain to learn another and the process is frustratingly slow – Tip Six: Find mentors who can help guide your education in order to avoid mistakes such as picking up bad habits due to lack of guidance – Tip Seven: Seek out internships early so they do not interfere during academic years when completing coursework is paramount April 11th 2017 19 mins read time posted by Sasha Pasternak
Tip Five: Learn how to program with one language before you decide on a second programming language (i.e. Java) because once you start learning a new code, it’ll be tough for your brain to learn another and the process is frustratingly slow Tip Six: Find mentors who can help guide your education in order to avoid mistakes such as picking up bad habits due to lack of guidance Tip Seven: Seek out internships early so they do not interfere during academic years when completing coursework is paramount April 11th 2017 19 mins read time posted by Sasha Pasternak
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Find two or three software engineers that are at the level you want to achieve, reach out via LinkedIn or email asking about their experience and advice to help you on your journey
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*Bonus tip that wasn’t originally written in the post*: Do not be afraid of asking questions and learning from mistakes. If there is a code problem, try googling it or ask someone who can answer for you. Software engineering interns should never feel embarrassed about being unsure how to do something–everyone has been where they are now at some point! Whether it’s in school, an internship, or work experience; if we’re ever lost, just keep pushing forward and find out what works best for us.*
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