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🌟 Hello Everyone 🌟 I recently gave a session on securing off-campus placements In My college, sharing my experiences and insights from receiving four off-campus offers. This was my way of giving back to my college and helping fellow students navigate their job search journeys. Hope they enjoy the session. Here are some key challenges I faced and how I overcame them: 1. Domain Specialization: Focusing on one domain allowed me to become an expert in that area, making my profile more appealing to recruiters. Switching between domains and not getting specialized in one can be stressful. Avoid domains with a larger learning curve, such as Data Science, if time is limited. I started preparing for placements in my final year. Until then, I was exploring everything: data analysis, cloud, ML, AI, and not focusing. 2. Projects and Internships: Engaging in advanced projects and internships provided practical experience and made my resume stand out. 3. Communication Skills: Improving my communication skills was crucial for effectively conveying my ideas and acing interviews. the way of explaining can lay a good impression in front of interviewer's. 4. Aptitude and DSA: Preparing for aptitude tests and mastering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) were essential for technical assessments. These will give you entry for Interviews Medium Level DSA is Enough. 5. Choosing Companies: Applying to a mix of startups, MNCs, and service-based companies. as it's simple for entry for candidate coming from tier3 college. I personally avoided Product-Based Companies (PBC) as I did not have that much time to prepare. To everyone out there on this journey, stay persistent, leverage your network, and keep improving your skills. You’ve got this! 💪 #CareerAdvice #OffCampusPlacements #JobHunt #Networking #SkillDevelopment

Placement Season is Coming—Are You Technically Ready? 🚀 College students, the countdown to placement season has begun! 🌟 It’s time to sharpen your skills, showcase your talent, and stand out from the crowd. Here’s how you can technically equip yourself to ace those interviews and land your dream job: 💻 Master Your Core Subjects: First things first—ensure you have a strong grasp of your core subjects. Whether it’s coding, data structures, circuit design, or engineering principles, having a deep understanding of the fundamentals is crucial. Employers are looking for candidates who know their stuff! 🔧 Get Hands-On with Projects: Theory is important, but nothing beats practical experience. Work on real-world projects, internships, or open-source contributions that demonstrate your skills in action. These projects not only build your portfolio but also show employers that you can apply your knowledge to solve real problems. 💡 Learn New Technologies: The tech landscape is always evolving. Equip yourself with knowledge of the latest tools and technologies in your field. Whether it’s learning a new programming language, exploring AI/ML, cloud computing, or diving into cybersecurity—keeping up with industry trends will make you more attractive to employers. 🛠️ Technical Certifications: Consider earning relevant certifications that validate your skills. Certifications from recognized platforms like AWS, Google, Microsoft, or CompTIA can give you an edge and show your commitment to continuous learning. 🌐 Participate in Hackathons & Competitions: Hackathons, coding competitions, and tech challenges are great ways to test your skills under pressure, collaborate with peers, and get noticed by recruiters. Plus, they’re fun and help you think creatively! 🤖 Build a Strong Online Presence: Showcase your skills and projects on platforms like GitHub, LinkedIn, and personal blogs. A well-maintained GitHub repository or a LinkedIn profile highlighting your technical achievements can make a significant impression on recruiters. 💬 Soft Skills Matter Too: While technical skills are key, don’t forget about communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. These soft skills often make the difference between good candidates and great ones. 🏁 Ready, Set, Go! Placement season is your launchpad into the professional world. Equip yourself with the right technical skills, stay curious, keep learning, and be confident. Your dream job is within reach—go out there and grab it! 🌟 #PlacementPreparation #CollegeStudents #TechnicalSkills #CareerGrowth #StudentSuccess #JobReady #Career #CareerGuidance #Placement #Job #Interview #InterviewTips #DreamJob #Article

• Placement season is like the climactic chapter of an engineering journey - a whirlwind of preparation, anticipation, and emotions. It’s a time when the campus transforms into a battlefield, where students sharpen their resumes, practice mock interviews, and obsess over coding problems. The pressure is palpable, with everyone dressed in formals, waiting anxiously outside interview rooms. • The rollercoaster of emotions is intense - cheering for friends who land jobs, dealing with personal setbacks when rejections come, and constantly battling self-doubt. Yet, amidst all this, there’s a shared sense of determination, pushing everyone to keep trying, knowing the right opportunity is around the corner. • It’s a defining moment where friendships are both strengthened and tested, and the relief of finally securing a job is pure joy - a moment of triumph after weeks of stress and sleepless nights. Check out this document, it will help you out in your campus placement journey. #Campusplacements

You no longer need a college degree to work at these 7 companies Ethan Dodd Mar 25, 2023, 7:40 AM EDT Business Insider In 2016 International Business Machines Corporation coined the term "new collar" for positions seeking transferable skills instead of a bachelor's degree, which the company said in 2020 accounted for 15% of new hires and included roles like application developer, system administrator, software developer, and cyber security specialist.  In 2021 IBM announced it had stripped bachelor's degree requirements for more than half of its US openings. To build a new collar pipeline, the tech firm developed its P-TECH program to help students in under-served communities develop practical technology skills and land a paid internship with IBM. https://lnkd.in/eGwu6tfY #weareptech #skillsbuild #skillsfirst #skills2030 MDRC P-TECH 9-14 Evaluation New findings in this report indicate that the P-TECH model increased students' postsecondary degree completion, particularly for male students, and boosted internship and dual enrollment rates, even during the pandemic. LINK: https://lnkd.in/e54rSYKT PTECH Brooklyn HS Alumni Network NYC Department of Education The City University of New York City Tech, CUNY IBM iX The State University of New York New York State Education Department www.ptech.org

California Baptist University Lancers!! Take your headline from “Student at California Baptist University” and make it so much more by following the outline below!

🎓 Are college grads facing a tech job gap? Our blog dives into the reasons behind the disconnect and offers solutions to bridge this gap. From theoretical vs. practical knowledge to industry exposure, we've got you covered! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eW3HDpGN #TechJobs #CollegeGraduates #TechSkills

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀? 🔍 Here are 5 important tips: 𝟭. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Include relevant coursework, internships, or personal projects. Quality trumps quantity. 📚 𝟮. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻: A well-organised layout is crucial. Use clear headings, concise descriptions, and ensure easy navigation. 🗂️ 𝟯. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Detail the challenges faced and how you overcame them. This demonstrates your critical thinking abilities. 🧩 𝟰. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Present your projects with links to GitHub repositories. This shows your familiarity with industry tools. 🔗 𝟱. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: If you've collaborated with others, ask for recommendations. Positive feedback from peers or mentors can bolster credibility. 👍 Remember, your portfolio is a snapshot of your potential. Make it count.

✨ 𝟓 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐢 (𝐂𝐒 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) ✨ If you're halfway through uni , you might understand and relate to my experience! I thought if I secure an admission somehow, by the end of my degree I'll be a software engineer with a firm grip on everything and I'll get a job wherever I want of whatever niche because they'll teach me everything. It is something we all can relate to, there has been a time in our lives where we thought our degree will teach us everything 🤡 It will teach you all sorts of Do's and Don'ts, shortcuts to ace exams, how to create the perfect doc so you get a 10/10. It'll even teach you not to trust people but it WILL NOT teach you practical skills unless you learn them on your own ! Here's what I wish I knew: 𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 While CS degrees provide a strong foundation in computer science concepts, they often prioritize theoretical knowledge over practical skills. Don't anticipate being job-ready right away. 𝟐. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 The fast-paced nature of the tech industry means that the skills you learn in college may become outdated quickly. Be prepared to constantly learn and update your knowledge through self-study, online courses, and personal projects. 𝟑. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 While technical skills are essential, soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork are also highly valued in the tech industry. Develop these skills through internships, extracurricular activities, and personal projects. 𝟒. 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 Work well with others. Collaborate, share ideas, and support your colleagues. A positive team dynamic leads to greater productivity and job satisfaction. 𝟓. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 The CS job market can be competitive, especially for entry-level positions. Network with other students and professionals in the field, build a strong portfolio of projects, and be prepared to tailor your resume and cover letter to specific job requirements. Comment below what you thought you'll get as an undergrad & realized you won't 😭👇🏻 #tips #tipsandtricks #csmajor #college #uni #networking #jobmarket #softskills #team #teamwork

What most student headlines look like on LI: (And why they should be revised) “Student at [University]” Or even: “Student at UT” U of Tampa? Tennessee? Toledo? Texas? Toronto? Any student can claim a headline like this. So it's a wasted opportunity to separate yourself. Headline is a critical piece of your profile: • It showcases your unique value proposition • It follows you from profile to feed to DMs • It helps recruiters find you on LI search Using the right keywords makes your profile stand out. So start diving deeper: ↳ Student at UT ↳ Student at The University of Tampa ↳ Finance Student at The University of Tampa Better – but we’re not stopping there. Do you have an internship? Do you have relevant certifications? Do you have industry-specific skills? You can even include your target role. Let’s put it all together: → [Internship] | [Degree] | [Cert] | [Skill] | [Target role] → SWE Intern at Company Co. | Computer Science Student at The University of Tampa | Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate | Python | Software Engineer Compare that to “Student at UT” Who's going to stand out? PS. Not every student can claim all of these components. That's OK – work with what you got.

Here's a great LinkedIn tip for anyone - not just students. We follow Lasse Palomaki for great content about LinkedIn, #internships, and general career readiness for college students. In fact, we like him so much that we partner with Lasse to bring in-person LinkedIn classes to our students. All USF students are welcome to grab their laptops and join us in ALN 130 from 11:00 to noon on Thursday, 25 January for an intro to LinkedIn session. We guarantee that you'll leave with a significantly improved profile. You can just drop by, or sign up using the link in the comments. #studentsuccess #studentveterans #careercoaching