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Day 52 of our 100-Day Placement Challenge 🚀 Hello everyone, We’re moving forward with our challenge, and the momentum is stronger than ever! Today marks Day 52, and here’s what we focused on these some of topics Aptitude/Reasoning - Tackled a series of complex problem-solving questions to sharpen our analytical skills. Communication Practice - Engaged in a group discussion to enhance our articulation and presentation abilities. Coding Questions - Solved some intriguing coding problems that tested our logical thinking and algorithmic skills.

Something I'm often asked by k12 visitors to Google or kids I’m mentoring is “How do I get that first job? Do I need to do internships?  Do I need to do one every summer while I’m studying? What should I do to even *get* that first internship? A separate question is how you develop the skills needed to get through an interview.  I’ve always just recommended practice - do coding puzzles, have pet projects, contribute to open source.  https://lnkd.in/ehQMCxah is as good a source of info as any. But what about *getting* that interview in the first place as a fresh college student?  I usually mutter something about contributing to Github but realize this might be rubbish advice. The truth is I don't know *what* gets you that first interview. Perhaps I should ask the experts like some of my favorite recruiters: Jen Crowley David Dawkins Karen Smith Brittany Perry... what do recruiters look for beyond GPAs in soon-to-be college grads? 

Some personal news: After 16 incredible years, I’ve logged my last day at CNET. In 2008, as a college freshman, I was working the sign-in desk at a tech mixer in San Francisco. Desperate to be part of the tech community — and in need of a summer job — this is how I spent my weekday evenings. One attendee, an engineer at CNET Networks, casually suggested I see if CNET was hiring. And so I did what anyone would do at that time: I went to Craigslist. Weeks later, I started my job as a Shipping-and-Receiving Intern at CNET. Over the course of 16 years, I wrote countless articles, produced hundreds of videos, and attended many CESes. I had the privilege of launching CNET How To, Wellness, Money, and Studios. Every day was an adventure, shaping strategy, collaborating with partners, and just, creating. I built two smart homes in San Francisco. I built teams, and I lost teams. I learned a lot of things from a lot of smart people who came before me. I watched CNET flex and grow as the Internet changed, media changed, and the people who consumed it changed. A microcosm of the Internet itself, CNET is so much different than the place that intern entered 16 years ago, and it has thrived. As it enters a new era at Ziff Davis, the next class of leaders and creative minds will continue to build on CNET's success. As for me, I’ll be taking my learnings and experiences to a role that supports creators of content and the future of media. Saying goodbye to CNET wasn’t easy, but I’m excited for what comes next. P.S. Here's one of my personal highlights -- interviewing Christian Slater at Advertising Week in New York!

🚀 Thriving in University as a Software Engineer: Top Tips from a Recent Grad Transitioning from high school to university can be overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can make the most of your college experience. Here's how I did it: 🎓 About Me: - Graduated with 2 Bachelor's degrees & 2 minors - Completed 6 software engineering internships - Served as a student organization president 💡 Top Tips: 1. Join a CS Organization - Attend meetings, take leadership roles - Build connections & improve communication skills - Share leadership stories in interviews 2. Audit Challenging Classes - Sit in on lectures a semester before - Familiarize with material & understand class rigor 3. Choose the Right Professors - Opt for challenging professors for core classes - Value deep understanding over easy grades 4. Smart Class Registration - Register for more classes than you intend to take - Attend initial sessions to decide on workload and teaching style 👉 Implement these strategies to navigate your university journey efficiently! #UniversityLife #SoftwareEngineering #CollegeTips #CSStudents #Leadership #EdTech #CareerSuccess #StudentLife https://pq.is/alUj

🌟 Day 14 of the 45-60 Days DSA Challenge 🌟 Today was super productive! I completed a React mini project and also solved three DSA problems: 1. Text Justification 2. Remove Linked List Elements 3. Sort a Linked List of 0s, 1s, and 2s Balancing project work with problem-solving has been rewarding, and I’m excited to keep the momentum going! 💻 Arsh Goyal #DSAChallenge #Day14 #ProblemSolving #ReactProject #LinkedLists #KeepBuilding #CrackYourInternship #CrackYourPlacement

Hi community, I want to share this information with you all! I am actually part of this amazing program and It recently opened the inscriptions, check it out if you want to be part of the next cohort! Good luck! Hello CS Students! Are you ready to take your computer science journey to new heights? We're excited to extend an invitation to join Computing Talent Initiative Accelerate 2024-25, an exclusive program designed to empower college students across California like you. This program is primarily targeted towards college students who are in the early stages of studying computer science (i.e. are currently taking an intro programming course or have taken one in the past semester or two). However, any CS student who is interested, meets the qualifications, and completes the application process is invited to participate. Accelerate offers a comprehensive approach to advancing your skills and working towards meaningful career opportunities in the tech industry. Here's what you can expect: Online Modules with flexible pacing including recommended pathways based on your summer experience goal. On average you will be dedicating 6-10 hours to the content. A learning community with regular check-ins. Students are expected to be available for 3 live sessions per week. Tuesday 6-8PM, Saturday 10-12PM, and the third session you will decide on based on your availability and the sessions provided by our team. Opportunities to connect with industry Summer work experience opportunities. All of your work throughout the year is in preparation for landing a summer work experience. Accelerate has recommended pathways to work towards the following three outcomes. Landing a Traditional Tech Internship, an REU, or a Summer Open Source Experience with our partner CodeDay. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to accelerate your success in the world of computer science! Ready to seize the opportunity? Visit https://lnkd.in/gsNYWM8C to learn more and apply today.  Application deadline is May 17th 2024. Applications received between May 18 and May 31 will be considered pending capacity. Applications received after May 31 will not be considered. Following your submission, you will receive more information about next steps. Feel free to also visit our FAQ’s for more information about our program and application process. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to our team at this email or at student_assistant@computingtalentinitiative.org. Let's embark on this journey together! Warm regards, CTI Team

It is pretty obvious now that tech is the future. As parents, we guide our children's career paths by equipping them for this future, and the best place to start is in our August summer tech boot camp. Enroll here to start: bit.ly/kidsbootcamp24 #kidsbootcamp #augustbootcamp #techbootcamp #hashemacademybootcamp #summerlearning

For sure it won’t 🔥 TBH, there’s no extent for anyone to complain, you can just go on and on. There will always be something for you to complain on. And this thought takes over you leaving you less focussed on your actions which indeed would matter. ~ Your college doesn’t rank in top-tier segments to provide bigger opportunities. ~ Your college doesn’t have any coding community or culture. ~ Your non tech background likits your shortlisting in on-campus / off-campus opportunities. ~ You’re not well informed on the learning path or resources to follow. ~ Your contribution of work goes unnoticed in the projects impacting your promotions. Situations of this kind are not common to only one individual. Infact, most things are always out of your control. You’re the only responsible person to crawl and find your way out ⚡️ Many such examples of people who have faced and worked out to the position they need to be. Certainly, it not easy! But, not always you’re given a choice to choose among. Have you been here? *** I have solved 50+ most asked JS Interview questions with detailed explanations in this book here, https://lnkd.in/gdMFzk-n P.S. Checkout previews, 200+ downloads already! 🚀

It's nomination time. 🎤 We're looking for speakers for our upcoming tech and career events in 2024. These events happen online and in-person (Cape Town and Rustenburg). 💻 If you're passionate about sharing your industry experience and unique perspective with the next generation of software developers (or know of someone who is), we would love you to speak to the CodeSpace students and grads. 🚀 Nominate yourself or another industry expert in the comment section below. ⬇️ #speakernomination #techevents #panelists #softwaredevelopment #coding

Back in my 7th semester, I was preparing and building stuff for my Final-Year Project, this guy Faisal Mehmood has guided me a lot in doing things the better* way. Also he was the one who pushed me to practice mock-interviews, taking me to the tech events, and meetups. So your friend circle really does matter, I mean surrounding yourself with people having more brighter ideas than you, and craving to grab you with themselves without any rewards or paybacks, is the best investment you made while you're struggling. Know the Personality: The man, the myth, Faisal was my batch mate, we both started together but unfortunately he got dropped out, couldn't continue due to some back logs and time concerning things. Later on, he again started his bachelors at Virtual University, reached half-way through it and works as a backend Software Engineer now. ✨ Long story, short: If you're currently pursuing or considering to start your higher education, first thing choose your majors wisely, which genuinely interests you, not anyone else. Secondly, try to build your own circle or possibly join the one which has the will to really make a change, eager to help you grow along the way. #careergrowth #community #EngineeringLife