Applying

Applications for software engineering roles generally require just a few things:

Resume

Cover Letter (rarely required)

Transcript (rarely required or asked for)

Short essay questions (rarely required or asked for)

Your resume is your main selling point, but there are a few other things you can do to make your application stand out.

The Job Search

If you are applying for your first technical job, you should cast a wide net and apply to as many opportunities as possible that interest you.

It is important to be aware of hiring timelines. It’s always a good idea to apply when applications first come out since you have a better chance of being noticed by recruiters. Big tech companies tend to recruit during the fall for the upcoming summer, while small companies and startups recruit year-round.

Look at

current internships available⁠

and see if any company you are interested in have started recruiting. Also,

levels.fyi internships⁠

is a way for you to see how much your expected internship rates are.

Below is a diagram to give you an idea of when you should be applying to internships based on the season you are recruiting for:

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Referrals

See our

Referral Guide⁠

for more information.

Contact Recruiters / Career Fairs

Recruiters and Career Fairs are a great way to learn more about prospective companies and network with current employees. More coming on this section soon...

The Job Search

Referrals

Contact Recruiters / Career Fairs

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