Technology seems like a safe harbor in a stormy economy. Instructor Ray Villalobos answers the most common questions people have about how to look for, find, and get your first job in software development, and helps you build a solid plan for career success. Ray outlines what skills you need to learn, what to do if you’re switching careers, and how to get experience. He discusses how to use networking to create shortcuts for yourself. He also goes over the importance of internships and where to find a job. Ray walks you through the job application process, including how to optimize your profile, prove you can do the job, and prepare for a first phone call screening. Learn how to make it past the screening phase, as well as how to leverage subject matter experts to get prepared for a technical or coding interview. And, for when a successful interviewing process leads to a job offer, Ray shares some steps you should take to decide if the offer is right for you and ways to get your career off to a healthy start.
Learn More- Career Communities
- Identity Resources
- Career Planning
- Access Career Tools
- Build Skills at Denison Edge
- Build Your Resume and Cover Letter
- Search for an Internship or Job
- Network with Confidence
- Leverage Winter Break
- Participate in the Denison Internship Program
- Prepare for an Interview
- Plan for Graduate School
- Research Industries and Companies
- Utilize Financial Resources
- Alumni
- Academic Partnerships
- Meet The Team
- Student Employment