Category Archives: CS Internship Guide

How to get a computer science internship.

CS Internship Guide #18: Five Things CS Professors Won’t Tell You About the Real World

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Part of the CS Internship Guide Professors are smart people. It takes a lot of effort to become a professor, and generally speaking, you should listen to them. However, there are five things that all CS majors need to know … Continue reading →

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CS Internship Guide #17: The Problem with College Career Counselors

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Why college career counselors can’t teach you how to get a CS internship. Continue reading →

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CS Internship Guide #16: Hackathons

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Try going to a hackathon. It might go even better than you think. Continue reading →

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CS Internship Guide #15: Can I Have More Money?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Part of the CS Internship Guide Congratulations! You’ve just received an internship offer. However, the pay rate feels a little low. “Can I ask for higher pay?” YES! It never hurts to ask. Negotiation is a part of the hiring … Continue reading →

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CS Internship Guide #14: Recruiters Are People, Too

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

How should internship candidates interact with recruiters? Put yourself in their shoes. Continue reading →

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