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Introduction

It is getting harder and harder to find a job in Computer Science by the year. I will help you navigate your journey at Penn State to maximize your chances of getting a job out of college.

I am currently a junior with an internship at IBM, which will most likely lead to a six-figure job out of college. Throughout this resource guide I will provide my recommendations on what you should do during each year of your college career along with resources to help you as you go.

Who this Guide is For

This guide is for Penn State students in the College of Engineering majoring in Computer Science who want to land a job out of college.

What’s in this Guide

This guide provides a four-year plan for Penn State’s College of Engineering Computer Science program. It covers classes, clubs, job applications, and interviews.

What this Guide Assumes Users Know

This guide assumes users attend Penn State, are pursuing a Computer Science major, and have some knowledge of Penn State programs like LionPATH. No prior technical experience is necessary.

How this Guide is Organized

This guide is organized into four sections, one for each year of the degree. Each year covers classes, clubs, job applications, and interviews, linking outside resources where relevant.

Tips for Using this Guide

• Jump to your current year and read sequentially
• If primarily focused on internships/jobs, check out year 3
• For specific info, try using the search bar at the top