Applying to a Job in Computer Science

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What’s in this Guide?

In this guide, you’ll be able to find 6 resources that help you become the best possible candidate when starting to apply to jobs in the field of computer science. The resources include essential websites to have public profiles on, a website to practice coding problems for technical interviews, a place to make your own portfolio website, and more.

Who is this Guide for?

This guide is for any Penn State Student in the computer science major or similar majors looking to start applying to jobs within the tech industry. All of the resources provided are free to use, and many are exclusive to Penn State students that you can take advantage of. By being a Penn State student in the computer science major, there are already a few things about a lot of the resources shown in this guide that you will have previous experience with.

How this Guide is organized

This guide is organized into 6 different pages, each about a different resource. Within each page, you’ll be able to find out more about each resource, why they’re important, and what you should do with the resource. Some pages also include additional guides to help out even further.