I'm a computer science major with a 3.16 GPA finishing my Junior year at UT Dallas. I feel really unsure as to how to go about getting internships, and I failed to get an internship for this summer, though I did manage to get one interview from dropping off my resume at a booth at an on campus career fair. It seems like a lot of people from my class haven't gotten internships either, though obviously I can't take a scientific poll.
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posted by bookman117
on May 10, 2013 -
21 answers
I am graduating next May (2013) with a Bachelors of Science in Applied Computing Technology from Colorado State University. I have 3 years IT & Network Support experience and just about 2.5 years web development experience through Student positions. I've done the whole freelance thing for the last 5 years as a Wordpress theme guy. How do I approach getting a full time job after college?
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posted by snow_mac
on Jul 17, 2012 -
9 answers
For those of you who work in a computer field (IT, software development, etc.)
and you feel your work has some greater moral purpose (beyond paying the bills): what do you do? And how did you find your job?
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posted by molybdenum
on May 13, 2012 -
28 answers
Hi - I am applying for technical writing jobs in Toronto, and - like many people - I find that I don't have a clear idea how to write good cover letters. I am also not sure how assertive a cover letter should be, or how long I should wait before following up. I also wonder whether I need to explain why my job history is a bit convoluted. Hivemind, can you please help?
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posted by tallmiddleagedgeek
on Sep 13, 2011 -
8 answers
I need to brush up on and refresh my memory of various topics in the area of IT technical support for an interview. Can you help?
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posted by karizma
on May 19, 2011 -
5 answers
Please help two hardworking yet poor 30 year olds get careers and move out of this tiny one-bedroom apartment.
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posted by powerbumpkin
on Apr 7, 2011 -
20 answers
For various reasons, I've decided to find an IT job at a school, preferably NOT at the college level, though I'm somewhat open to the idea. Let's just say that my credentials/resume/references are not the issue. The issue is
finding job openings in educations!
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posted by MeProxy
on Feb 17, 2011 -
6 answers
Information about leaving grad school and getting a job in a different field. Help me figure out how to get my foot in the door. Long background and question follows.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2010 -
3 answers
I'm ready for a career change and I've always wanted to work in IT. What would you recommend?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2010 -
12 answers
This is yet another question regarding job titles. With the huge cuts last year and the lack of a state budget so far this year (much less a university budget), this is a nervous time for my coworkers and I. My official title is "Systems Engineer" which (to me) is so broad of a title that dozens of different positions actually fall under this category. Let me list some of my actual responsibilities and ask you for a more accurate job title.
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posted by Barmecide
on Sep 9, 2010 -
7 answers
What steps should I take to find an IT job in the Chicago metro area? Can LinkedIn help? And am I insane for even looking in this economy?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2010 -
5 answers
Quick question: What's the best website if I'm looking for an IT job in Cardiff, Wales?
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posted by krisjohn
on Jul 8, 2010 -
1 answer
Is there a website that tracks information about companies that have offshored information technology jobs?
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posted by cosmic.osmo
on Nov 26, 2009 -
0 answers
How does a history major get a job in IT? If you work in IT or as a programmer, but have a degree in an unrelated field, how did you transition into tech?
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posted by capitalist.pig
on Jul 18, 2009 -
21 answers
How do I find a part time IT/Help desk Job in Colorado? I need something that pays $15-20 an hour and 15-20 hours per week. How can I find such a job? Suggestions please
posted by BoldStepDesign
on Oct 6, 2008 -
3 answers
I'm 26 years old and stuck in a IT-contracting loop. Would an MBA, Masters or going back to get certified in certain hardware/software help me out? What kinds of opportunities could they open up?
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posted by PetiePal
on May 20, 2008 -
7 answers
I'm stuck in a contracting loop and I need career advice :(
I'm about to finish up a 9 month contract at a major pharmaceutical. I was on contract for 6-months and got extended the final 3. Before that I was out of work for a few months after being laid off from my previous job. That involved supporting remote synchronization software as well as SQL work. I graduated with a major in Information Studies and I've worked help desk positions in the past.
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posted by PetiePal
on Apr 30, 2007 -
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I think I have the kind of "jack of all trades" IT skillset which would be useful to those small businesses, say those with less than 5 staff, who are unlikely to have their own "IT guy" in-house. I'd like to find any resources/websites/communities that would be able to help me move towards being that IT guy who can support these small businesses.
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posted by uk_giffo
on Sep 10, 2006 -
7 answers
I've had an oddly diverse and thorough set of work and life experiences over the last 10-12 years, and now that I've finally finished my BS in electrical engineering, I've been working at my current job, but wishing I were somewhere else.
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posted by quadrinary
on Jun 1, 2006 -
8 answers
Does anyone have a recommendation for a job posting/administration application that uses either ASP or ColdFusion? I'm looking to implement something that will allow users to search jobs and submit their resume and will allow the HR department to post, edit, and delete jobs.
posted by strangeleftydoublethink
on Nov 11, 2004 -
1 answer
