How To Get Your First Software Engineer Job After College/Bootcamp

This is everything that you need to know to get your first software engineer job after graduating from college or finishing bootcamp. My first job after I graduated from college was as a software engineer at Google, and I've helped tons of other college/bootcamp graduates land their dream job after graduating, too. I'll go over how to make a strong software engineering resume, how to get job interview offers from companies you're interested in, and how to prep and succeed at the technical interviews.
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[@WeTheSalesEngineers]

In my experience, even if we have the best resumes, this doesn't always lead to getting an interview. The best way to land an interview is through connections and referrals.

[@onurislak]

Every students send the same CV so you need to put something different, I send the same of type CV many times to FAANG they did not even call me once.

[@WeTheSalesEngineers]

@@onurislak That's what I mean by CVs don't get you interviews, people do. Yes, we should differentiate ourselves as much as we can in the resume (which is hard due to the format), but still you have to go out there and meet folks who are where we want to be. Once we are referred, we can differentiate ourselves through how we talk to people.

[@curious_one1156]

Even referrals dont work. We need someone inside to directly send our resume to the recruiter.

[@WeTheSalesEngineers]

@@curious_one1156 That's a referral. And forget about the recruiters. Their job is to block who they see unfit. The referral should be straight to the hiring manager.

[@meyr1992]

CVs dont get you interviews if there is no personal projects on it there

[@mrd.j.2303]

Man this was a great video. I love you stressed important things and used some out of the box thinking. I feel this is a formula for success and I’m gonna try it out. Thanks so much!

[@jjhdev]

Super helpful and engaging! Thanks for the vid. Really good reminder of what I need to be doing as I job search.

[@brailinsondisla7792]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, appreciate the tips and guidance

[@lindseyb1445]

I feel motivated, thanks for this video 🙏🏽

[@lizzy_trevisan]

Thankkkkk you soooo much for this video! I am new in the field and noooo experience! That encouraged me to put more effort in my search and preparation! Thank you 🙏🏻 very kind of you

[@techmentormaria]

Thanks for helping people who need new jobs in CS!

[@Momo-ix5fx]

thank you for this, I regained some hope again, the job market is awful rn lol

[@catharsis222]

This was an encouraging video when imposter syndrome comes in a wave. I have lots of projects. Thanks for this.

[@FrankHuynh]

Great video! Stumbled on this after posting my 'how to get an entry IT job' on KZbin, cheers

[@TechNeil11]

Thanks this is realy valuable specially about how we can explain our projects.

[@brucewayne4357]

Another great video dude, been loving your content recently! Praying to land my first SW job after my travels!

[@YourAverageTechBro]

Thanks so much for the kinds words! Best of luck in the future 🫡

[@felipefregginrules]

Thank you so much!

[@brucew2598]

Really nice video. May I ask what camera you are using, looking great!

[@angelmotta]

Great video!!! That's My Average Tech Bro!! PS: I got a little bit distracted when your monitors went dark jajaja 😂

[@YourAverageTechBro]

Hahah glad you enjoyed! and sorry lol I'l try to manage my monitors better in the next video

[@LonghornArmy]

Hey man! Thanks for sharing all this information it's all great and helpful. I was wondering if I can get a copy of that resume template or is there a site you got it from or did you get it from MSW?

[@amey4521]

My master's will be completed in May 2023. Looking for an internship right now! Perfect time of this video!

[@YourAverageTechBro]

Best of luck! You got this.

[@jdaht]

leaving this comment here. and coming back to it when I get my first offer. I graduate in Fall 2024. Currently Fall 2023.

[@Kozeyplace]

I am currently in week 4 of my CS50 class and I’m soon going to be changing my major to CS, you’re channel is so motivating man. I’ve been learning and I’m stoked to start building projects and getting a better understanding of everything. In another year or year in a half I’ll be ready to start interviewing for internships. Maybe then the job market will be back up like it used to be. So I think I came in at the right time.

[@funnyguydragon]

Hello, I am taking cs50too i am bit stuck on week 1 😢. And i am in India where the cs degree is just too much in shamble help😂

[@bhaskardeka5310]

Yo I am a failed upsc aspirant …23 rn starting with my cs50 classes wanna chat up about this path

[@rooksman64]

@@bhaskardeka5310I’m down I’m gunna start cs50 tomorrow

[@TechNeil11]

Same situation here

[@soumelee5661]

good video!!

[@YourAverageTechBro]

Thanks! glad you enjoyed it :)

[@benstorms7170]

Hey, great video! By chance, could you send a link to the pdf or word document that you used for the resume at 1:40? I really like the format and I'd like to use it as a template. Thanks!

[@MikeCatrone]

Never finished school, but I've been programming web apps in React for roughly 2 years now as a hobby. Particular writing software for my restaurant-owner friends to help their business function better. I've been thinking about trying to get a real job with it, so I'm wondering if my freelance work would be enough for my resume

[@josephrudasill4453]

Hey man, I am a fresh bootcamp graduate and have a great resume that is ATS friendly as well as being consistent on github and code wise. I am looking for internships and remote positions. But Even if my resume is good, i usually get turned down and got overruled by people who have bachelors and other degrees.

[@HrissW]

Must get land this year as Frontend dev.

[@atharvajoshi1252]

Hey bro you inspire me a lot! I am doing Diploma in CS! I am learning Java! I hope I'll meet you someday! Love from India ❤️🙏

[@soul_ayu]

Hey sir, do you have a github account? I'm also from India and I wanna see your projects to get some inspiration.

[@abhisheksathe123]

I feel like since the IT market is so hard right now. People who manage to find a job and wither this storm are gonna come out as much better candidates for future job prospects.

[@vinnyblackguy6808]

Side note: what kind of camera are you using?

[@moehaji96]

I have been applying since last summer and I still haven’t had any luck

[@ricardoor4397]

Hey bro, first thank you for the video helps a lot! I have a BS in CS and I’m struggling.. I decided to do the colt steele web dev program.. thinking of finishing it up for the project at the end while doing LC on the side. Do you think that’s a good start?

[@awful999]

how’s it going

[@mrmiagi6052]

I finished Colt Steeles web dev bootcamp (mern) and his course on React JS and I still cant land any interviews a year later. I got one take home interview so far. The campgrounds project is good though

[@saman_pradhan]

I am currently in one of the the best coding bootcamp in India learning Node backend developement. The hiring situation is bad right now in India, but very few startups are hiring where last year everyone was getting a job from my bootcamp. Still hoping to make it in next 3 months. I got one job offer 1 month ago from a very early stage video streaming startup as a sole backend developer, but didn't accept that.

[@paglaith5561]

If you don't mind telling, what is the name of the bootcamp you are in.

[@sassy_s349]

what's the boot camp you are studying from?

[@arielsuarez5471]

I fairly recently graduated from college. However, I have forgotten or still otherwise struggle with many of Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. I have been reviewing those and further studying in order to prepare for interviews. My issue is that I decided to take courses and study too many things at once, namely web development, SwiftUI, Cybersecurity and even some data science and machine learning. I need to focus on just two or three of those things for now.

[@hassansyed6087]

Don't do cybersecurity if you're doing web development. The 2 fields are unrelated Stick to one and master one

[@arielsuarez5471]

@@hassansyed6087 you’re probably right. I need to focus on one thing and stick to it. Cybersecurity is more profitable, but I still have very little knowledge of the field. I have much more experience in web development and is likely to offer a return for my investment sooner.

[@karuto688]

Im currently in the same boat man, I got my degree in CS but I never truly enjoyed what I was learning but I started a new path as a UX engineer and I finally feel grounded. Just stick to what you TRULY like doing the most and go all in on it. You got this.

[@rooksman64]

actually just focus on one

[@KTLaughter]

I’m terrified about this. Seriously, this horrifies me to my core. For one, I hear the job market sucks right now. Second, I feel like my knowledge of programming is way too inadequate to even be considered for an entry level job, despite the fact that I’m about to graduate and have gotten straight A’s on all of my CS classes. Is this normal?

[@DJ-xp9bs]

Why do people keep recommending only big tech or startup jobs like mid-level established companies aren't hiring. Of course you won't get any super big fancy salaries/perks and they don't always follow the latest trends, but the work is usually stable and can pay well. FAANG and startups aren't the only companies that exist. Insurance companies, banks, utility companies, oil companies, etc. need software engineers too.

[@michaelrodrigues6372]

what techs do you work with?

[@Winder809]

I have knowledge but i dont have referred

[@atiny2004world]

the question is WHERE as in which company do i work for i cant find a single companyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy i seriously need HElp

[@danigo03]

is it really possible to get the job from university certificates only like programming and full stuck certificates

[@yesyes9698]

One of my biggest questions is how to connect when you don’t even know who your dad is 😂😂😂😂

[@deepparmar4518]

Great video! where do you currently work? can you refer me? 😄

[@darkangel2327]

I just graduated with a cs degree this summer. I’m kind of in the older side compared to my peers. I have a previous coding job experience. But my coding skills atm isn’t at its best. What do I need to land a job soon?

[@NovusTM]

Did you find a job?

[@oliver9541]

For UK grads. Unless you went to Oxbridge or Imperial, it'll be very very hard but it's not impossible! Best of luck :))

[@VolKNo0]

Not true. Uk Grad here. I did chemistry at Uni (Reading), then did a coding bootcamp and now work at the biggest media company in all of Europe. Almost all Techies in the UK, let alone the earth, do not go to Oxbridge/Russel group unis.

[@oliver9541]

@@VolKNo0 That’s great! Sorry I didn’t clarify. I meant Google, Deloitte, Black Rock, Microsoft, Bloomberg, etc.. these companies have a tendency to hire from Oxbridge and Imperial (top of russel group). Well done tho!

[@VolKNo0]

@@oliver9541 thanks :) but also not true. None of the companies you mentioned have explicitly stated this requirement, nor do the educational qualifications of their employees necessarily indicate that they have attended the universities you mentioned. In fact, I personally know individuals who work at these companies and have not graduated from those universities, some where even part of my cohort at my bootcamp. For instance, all of Deloitte's graduate streams require only a 2:2 in any degree. I am uncertain where you obtained this information, or if it is simply a head cannon/ you’re own personal misconceptions.

[@oliver9541]

@@VolKNo0 LinkedIn! Graduate prospect League. Experience. For example I have cyber first class degree from Coventry! Very very hard to even get a join a good company. So I went to do a masters at Imperial. Now I finally have job at a reputable company. I’m looking to do a Phd at Oxford soon to make myself look better. 😆

[@oliver9541]

@@VolKNo0 Also Deloittes grad scheme is a 2:1.

[@youz8260]

Graduating next semester. I’m into backend engineering. I got couple of interviews with FANG but I really applied just to test my resume 😂. With that focus on a big company, should I focus on DS and Algorithms only since that’s what most of the interviews are about or should I dive deep into building projects and learning popular technologies etc?

[@GTPressure]

got any tips?

[@jenex5608]

Hey bro can you send me a good resume format

[@happylife8124]

What about dsa bro

[@modalivenkatayashwanth-xl6tm]

Hey bro can u just tell me how to get fit in Competitive coding. Can we just conquer every interview and exams with python itself regarding FAANG.

[@YourAverageTechBro]

No idea how to get into competitive coding because I've never done it

[@AliColak]

hardest it's been for me to land a job! How do yall connect with recruiters / what do you say to them to get ur resume through the door?

[@jasminetoor8911]

Did you get a job yet?

[@wndrbomb]

I am looking for a software developer. Can u help?

[@user-ni7mo2uw2e]

Hi my name is razaq I want to talk you about Software engineering

[@victormuturi618]

I'm planning to join a bootcamp and I'm not sure whether I can make it

[@fishxsea]

If you think it will benefit you then go for it. Don't think about it like "i dont know if i can do it". Think about it as gaining experience for a career. Even if you arent able to handle it, you will gain valuable experience in a fast paced environment and get hands on experience in making projects by yourself. Plus you will meet like minded people. It is very daunting, but you arent alone in that experience. If you're passionate and want proper direction then go for it dude! Seriously, you will thank yourself in the future for working your ass off. Its hard at first, but the more code you look at, the easier it gets! Goodluck!

[@Danny-wu5ct]

How much do you have to know exactly to be qualified for a job?

[@nickm5587]

Not the hard part. You can have a crazy portfolio but listing on your resume actual job experience for what company u want to work for is hard because of finding the niche they want

[@bhaveshgavali531]

bro do you do 1-1 paid career counselling calls. If yes Please let me know.

[@YourAverageTechBro]

I used to but not anymore.

[@mattheww4850]

Hi, I’m 17, is it possible for me to become a software engineer through community college? Would I have do 2 years of CC then transfer to a university?

[@YourAverageTechBro]

It is definitely possible! It will be harder for sure, but it is possible.

[@sabres_fan7467]

100% possible, going cc then full university is the same as doing 4 years at a university. You’ll still get the degree from the last place you went to. My advice would be do all your gen credits at cc cuz those have a better chance of transferring, then once you transfer do 2 years focused totally on your major. I’m doing this right now.

[@Sagaji_]

I'd make sure the school I'm transferring to even allows transfers into the CS program, or how impacted it is there. At my university (when I was still a student lol), you couldn't just transfer in from a CC, you'd have to come in as a different major/undeclared and then apply in. If you didnt have a 3.8+, you didnt have a competitive chance at getting in.

[@nickm5587]

Look up western governors university or the video how I got my computer science degree in 6 months from wgu.

[@AgustinCruz70]

1,600th like!

[@Shreksbigfattoeyo]

2:50

[@snehasneha1718]

Is computer science worth it after AI like Chatgpt

[@genesisjax4023]

Is getting a drivers license worth it after rideshare like Uber and Lyft? I'm not trying to be a dick here but these questions are basically the same. Could someone with 0 coding experience ask ChatGPT to code something? Absolutely. But that person would not understand the code given, and ChatGTP can only pull pre-written code from the internet, which can be riddled with bugs or errors. You also have to be very specific with your requests to AI to get the proper results. AI has little bearing (currently) on the tech job market

[@UnseenOct]

Chat gpt fucks up code so bad. I'm not even worried about it

[@frosty_teacup]

No, the entire world will be run by ChatGPT now. It's better to get a degree in Latin, it's going to be the hottest degree soon 🔥

[@foxedex447]

why the heck ppl press dislike

[@Prayformetobeagoodmuslim]

Man I didn’t understand a word you said but there’s a boot camp front end developer for ten weeks class I’m thinking about joining its $4500 but they don’t help you get a job after you graduate they give you a certificate, they told me they will teach me html, css, and Java script… I’m disabled and i need to work from home and I heard front end developers have a lot of remote jobs…should I join this schoool or not? It’s online the school is called general assembly…please let me know asap cause I talk to the lady tomorrow. Thanks man

[@Prayformetobeagoodmuslim]

@@JoeyWolf thanks man…that sounds great…what’s the name of the school? And I’m actually talking to a school called truecoders, they told me to do their bootcamp it will last 12 weeks or more…but they teach me 6 languages and apparently they will help me with job search as well when I graduate…problem is it’s $6500, I’m gonna pay little by little even though I’m already suffering but I must do what I must do..they said I will learn full stack software engineering, I don’t know anything about computers, coding software etc I’m literally entering this field clueless but I am willing to learn as long as I get a job from home when I graduate…will this harvardcs50 help me get a job if I graduate with a certificate from them and will they teach me full stack software engineering whatever that is? Thank you so much for responding I will wait for you to answer me bro…I’m so glad you answered me because now I don’t have to pay 6500 with interest if you help me out with what this harvard cs50 is and all the questions I asked you…God bless you bro

[@Prayformetobeagoodmuslim]

@@JoeyWolf thanks man so are you talking about Harvard university? Do they have online classes? And will they teach me coding as I mentioned? And will they help me get a job? Also will they accept a disabled person with disability in their school who has only a GED? Thanks bro and you’re sure it’s only 100-200$ Thanks fam

[@Prayformetobeagoodmuslim]

@@JoeyWolf god bless you bro thank you so much 😊 youre the man I will always support you. Take care

[@anthonyscott6460]

I just went through General Assembly and I highly recommend them. I did the software engineering immersive we built projects with html/css/javascript, Mongo/express/react/node and django/postgres and then learned data structures, big O, and algorithms During the course you will also build a portfolio site, resume and take lessons on cover letters, the technical interview, and the coding challenges. Post grad you will have a career coach to help you in your job search and access to the large network of alumni from GA. Legit, it's amazing and I highly highly recommend it

[@anthonyscott6460]

CS50 is also amazing

[@lawrencechiu9702]

you pay all this money and commit several years of your life to studying a technical degree, then you have to watch a KZbin to find a job in your field of specialization 🧐 somethings not right

[@hoodiehelv]

W

[@brandonvillanueva7575]

First job…at google??? Wtf 😂😂

[@AmmanuelRoberts]

I didn't even complete my Computer Science degree, so why include such information at the top of my resume?

[@YourAverageTechBro]

If you didn't finish then no need to include it in there.

[@AmmanuelRoberts]

@@YourAverageTechBro You mean not to include my unfinished degree on my resume at all or only at the top?

[@cantfindme9372]

@@AmmanuelRoberts I personally just mentioned “graduating in 2023” however if you actually did not finish it at all. Maybe just say incomplete or something. If you only completed 1 year then I probably wouldn’t mention it at all.

[@a.3160]

Too many smart Chinese people taking jobs

[@tye3630]

As a Chinese, I will say too many smart Indian people taking jobs

[@jonesalapat6199]

@@tye3630 As an Indian, I will say, there are no more easy IT jobs, everyone who learned software for a quick job just got fooled.