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Tag Archives: soft skills
How to Structure Your Presentation to be Clear and Convincing
Have you ever sat in a meeting where you felt bored? You had to endure a presentation where the speaker read several paragraphs per slide, all in monotone. Some rando in the room kept asking useless questions, prolonging the presentation. … Continue reading
CS Internship Guide #17: The Problem with College Career Counselors
Why college career counselors can’t teach you how to get a CS internship. Continue reading
Posted in CS Internship Guide, Software
Tagged advice, career, college, internship, job, networking, soft skills, student, university
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Why Are Software Engineers So Specific?
Software engineers have to examine tiny differences every day. Sometimes this mindset leaks into other parts of our lives. Continue reading
Posted in Software
Tagged engineering, microblog, personality, soft skills, software
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CS Internship Guide #15: Can I Have More Money?
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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Tagged career, finance, internship, interview, job, money, negotiation, offer, soft skills
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CS Internship Guide #5: Debunking Myths About Career Fairs
Students should attend career fairs if they want an internship. There are plenty of myths that circulate, and I explain why each of them are untrue. Continue reading
Posted in CS Internship Guide, Software
Tagged career, career fair, internship, job, soft skills
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