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I would put the projects and job experience above the classes. Classes are easy and everyone with a (decent) brain can do well in them but spearheading a projec

I would put the projects and job experience above the classes. Classes are easy and everyone with a (decent) brain can do well in them but spearheading a project and working without getting fired are two things that employers like to see. Most employers do not care about your research interests. They are selfish beasts. All they are thinking about is can this person help me with a problem I have. Do not send out a resume without a personalized coversheet. I know this is a pain but you NEED to do some research on the company and show them that you can craft a few sentences that pertain to a solution to a problem that they are having. Also, If you know how to code, which it looks like you do, you should have no problem getting a job. Most employers are overwhelmed with terrible candidates who do not know how to program at all. Good luck, I'm sure you will do fine.

SlyShy 17y ago
Thanks for the tips. I've been preparing cover letters so I'm glad to hear confirmation that it's a good idea.
- idoh 17y ago
  Cover letters don't seem to be effective for me. But definetly make sure to customize your resume for each place you apply to. It's a mistake to just have one resume and use it over and over again.
- weaksauce 17y ago
  Do not go overboard with the cover letter. Make it a well edited 2-3 short paragraph letter that shows that you actually researched the company and you should be good. In life there are no absolutes so not all Recruiters/HR/Team leaders will read and value the cover letter but it will not go against you unless it is poorly constructed. Also, if you have not been in the job world much you might not know that filling positions is not the most important thing that most of these people are doing so it is not really that high on their priority list. So what is needed is a phone call to the person telling them that you applied recently and was wondering if you had any questions about the resume. (This one might backfire sometimes but I think that it is a usual net win. The places that it might backfire at are usually places that you do not want to work at anyways.) They may have put you in a pile of possible contenders and if you want to differentiate yourself a personal call can show them that you are motivated and will follow through.
- wallflower 17y ago
  The best book I ever read on job interviewing, cover letters. Gave me the confidence to not fear interviews. Content on website tracks 100% with book I bought. The reason I so strongly recommend this site is because the original author Brian Krueger wrote about job hunting from an insider's perspective, the recruiter's. What are they looking for... Also google the STAR technique. http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Best-College-Cover-Letters/Sample-Cover-Letter/ http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Best-College-Cover-Lett... Website: http://collegegrad.com http://collegegrad.com

SlyShy 17y ago

Thanks for the tips. I've been preparing cover letters so I'm glad to hear confirmation that it's a good idea.

idoh 17y ago
Cover letters don't seem to be effective for me. But definetly make sure to customize your resume for each place you apply to. It's a mistake to just have one resume and use it over and over again.
weaksauce 17y ago
Do not go overboard with the cover letter. Make it a well edited 2-3 short paragraph letter that shows that you actually researched the company and you should be good. In life there are no absolutes so not all Recruiters/HR/Team leaders will read and value the cover letter but it will not go against you unless it is poorly constructed. Also, if you have not been in the job world much you might not know that filling positions is not the most important thing that most of these people are doing so it is not really that high on their priority list. So what is needed is a phone call to the person telling them that you applied recently and was wondering if you had any questions about the resume. (This one might backfire sometimes but I think that it is a usual net win. The places that it might backfire at are usually places that you do not want to work at anyways.) They may have put you in a pile of possible contenders and if you want to differentiate yourself a personal call can show them that you are motivated and will follow through.
wallflower 17y ago
The best book I ever read on job interviewing, cover letters. Gave me the confidence to not fear interviews. Content on website tracks 100% with book I bought. The reason I so strongly recommend this site is because the original author Brian Krueger wrote about job hunting from an insider's perspective, the recruiter's. What are they looking for... Also google the STAR technique. http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Best-College-Cover-Letters/Sample-Cover-Letter/ http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Best-College-Cover-Lett... Website: http://collegegrad.com http://collegegrad.com