I would focus on the software engineering process. A CS degree will teach you the fundamentals but you need to understand how to put together a software applica

I would focus on the software engineering process. A CS degree will teach you the fundamentals but you need to understand how to put together a software application to get a job. I would go as far as picking a popular software and go thru the process of creating a clone. Don't get stuck on figuring out the best programming language. There is none. Just pick a language and go. I'll even pick it for you. Python! Oh, you say you need a software? Ok, copy Hacker news. You're welcome. What you copy doesn't matter. Just understand the process of putting it together really well. Now start....