Career Advancement Tips

ITEC 3870 Software Development II,

(License: CC BY-SA 4.0)

Be more proactive to advance your career

  • Technology world is very competitive
  • Going through classes and getting a degree by itself is not enough
  • What else can you do?
  • Performance at whiteboard/online coding interviews,
  • Public project activity,
  • Community involvement, etc

An incredible opportunity for advancement: Hackathons

Pros and Cons of hackathons

Pros:

  • Free events in the area (or in nearby towns) or online since COVID
  • Organized by college students for students
  • You can join one of the many competitions, or just attend workshops
  • Several coding workshops offered, usually with great content
  • Sponsored by industry, with on-site booths where you can apply for jobs
  • Usually offer free buses or travel reimbursement

Cons:

  • Usually involves 24–48 hours straight, with bare floors as sleeping area
  • Takes away your weekend (but it’s still a great value!)

Spring: UGA Hacks in Athens, GA

Clemson University: CU Hack.it

University of Alabama: Auburn Hacks

Follow: Grizzly Hacks @ GGC

Coming up: Workshop on backend development

  • Using Java Spring Boot
  • This Friday Feb 3rd, 2pm

Hybrid format:

  • either in Room B-1600
  • or online on Discord

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