Im a new grad with a masters, graduated in 2022. I still never found a software engineering role (yes, I’m very unique with this story, right?) I’ve been mostly applying for software engineering roles but I don’t even get answers back anymore. I can’t even tell you when’s the last time I even had an interview. With the recent news on H1B engineers and all that, I’m slowly giving up on my dream of being a software engineer, but I still want to do something in computer science. What roles are in high demand for entry level? I have an interest in cyber security (though I have to get a certificate first) but seems like it may be the same as software engineering roles where there’s basically 0 entry level positions hiring. At this point any money I had is running dry and my crappy customer service job isn’t cutting it anymore so I’d really appreciate if anyone had any recommendations for any CS career paths that maybe be easier for an entry level like me to get into. I’m probably dumb for asking this but figured it’s worth a shot. I just want to have hope again

I am currently studying a computer science degree and I am in my third year. Just wanted to know what are the chances I get a good job after I finish my degree. When I was in secondary and college I heard that computer science paid a lot of money so I choose it over a maths degree. I would say that I am doing pretty well and am on the road to achieve a first class but just scared that I might not be guaranteed a good job. People were saying to do a masters to have a higher chance but how hard is it really to get a job after completing a computer science degree?

I'm 25 graduated 2022 with a bachelor's of science in Computer Science I took a gap year and then was the main care taker for my older family members for my second year.. I haven't coded in that time.. any ideas what jobs will take me as this point. I've applied and not even help desk IT jobs will give me a shot.. Any clues as to what jobs I can get????

Hi,

I am currently getting a degree in computer science. I originally got a bachelors in a different field not related to it. I went back to school and the advisor recommended I do a MS in CS. The issue is that I am having trouble getting into the work field and looking for entry level positions. I have been practicing on coding, learning new material related to computer networks and infrastructure. I am genuinely trying my hardest to get into but seems a lot of positions into Data Analysts positions, AI roles, and cloud computing are not looking for entry-levels workers and so I’ve been in a rut. I think that maybe I am looking in the wrong direction or looking for a needle in a haystack. What can I do to build my portfolio, make myself marketable and wedge my foot into the door? I am very determined and motivated to get into this field. Any advice is greatly appreciated and welcomed. Thanks.

Almost half way through my university's computer science bachelors degree and not only i dont have a single clue where to go, or what to specialize in.

Right now im currently considering: Cyber security Embedded systems Or just standard swe

Which one of these are know to be friendly towards new recruits?

SWE is beyond saturated and many are starting to lose hope. What are other jobs you can get with a CS degree? It doesn’t even have to he tech related.

My best friend has a CS degree from an average school (cal state), with an average GPA 2.8ish. He’s struggled to find a programming job and has passed two years without finding one. His resume unfortunately isn’t impressive and doesn’t feature side projects or anything like that.

Are there any types of CS or software adjacent jobs he could look for that might just help get his foot in the door and start learning? He’s in LA if that helps.

I recently graduated from a safety/last chance university in Canada, and learned pretty quickly in my internship at a small company I very much do not know enough for a SWE role. I know it's entirely my fault for not taking my education seriously and I'm going through Odin Project to teach myself what I should have learned. I'm currently working part time as a cashier but I'm hoping to swap to an entry level, ideally white collar, role while I'm doing that. I've been looking at data entry and entry level IT roles. Is there anything else that would be a good fit for my situation?

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I graduated last December 2023 with a CS degree. I'm losing hope. I still don't have a job, and it seems like every program for recent graduates after May 2024 is only for people graduating between May 2024 and December 2025. I've been attending meetings with company recruiters, and they say "you can apply, but we prioritize students graduating within that time frame, and you'll probably need to explain that gap in your resume". I've heard that 3 times already, and it makes me mad because it's not even 10 months since I graduated, and I have actively been applying.

Hi all,

I’m a recent CS grad, and coming out of school I wasn’t really sure whether I was passionate/skilled enough to pursue a SWE job, but I’ve been trying for it as I figure I might as well while I have the technical skills. But, I haven’t been having a lot of success with interviews (especially technical), and while I know I can improve on leetcode type stuff with practice, I’ve begun to consider other types of positions that don’t involve development directly. However, I’ve found it difficult to pin down the other types of jobs for CS majors, especially entry level. I’ve been looking at things like Business Analyst roles, but if anyone has advice on other types of jobs and/or the best ways to find these jobs, it would be much appreciated.

TSA for the most part— I graduated with a CS degree and no relevant experience yet. I’m looking for ANY tech job I could get ASAP. I keep feeling completely unmotivated because it seems so damn hard to even get a response for SWE job apps I’ve been sending out, so I’m wondering what other career paths I can look into that would allow me to at least make a living at the moment. I’m not completely throwing SWE off the table, but it seems like something to work towards rather than miserably try for given the current market.

Cybersecurity seems like a decent contender, but I feel like I’ve entered analysis paralysis with all of the options there are.

What roles should I look into? What other career paths do employers like hiring CS grads for?

I’ve done my fair share of research, but I just want other peoples opinion from here.

Please take note that when I say "Easiest" I mean easiest to acquire, not necessarily that the work needs to be dumb.

Hi Guys,

This sub seems to concentrate on quite high level "programming" jobs, but the computer science field must be broader than simply coding alone. What are some entry level / junior basic jobs / tasks, that are tedious, but necessary, and still in existance in 2020? When I started my working career back in 1985, I dealt with punch tape computers, but now need to help a teen at school with his path to CS.

Are there System admin jobs, database admins, or similar entry level positions?

Thanks in advance!

SK

My colleague has an internship with Linkedin as a Software developer and 2 personal projects, 3.5 gpa, top 100 cs school, wasn’t able to get a job after applying to 700 jobs. Now he is going to Revature since he has no options. Im just wondering who are filling those entry/new grad positions? Are mid level competing for entry level also?

I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, but unfortunately, I don’t have any real skills or hands-on experience in the field.

I’m willing to dedicate the next 6 months to intensive learning so I can land an entry-level job — ideally in Qatar or Europe.

I’ve looked into CCNA and CompTIA A+, but I’ve heard that getting a job with just those certifications isn’t guaranteed.

So my question is: What field or specialization do you recommend I focus on in the next 6 months that can realistically lead to a job?

I’m open to suggestions — IT support, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, etc. I just want a realistic path with decent job prospects for someone starting from scratch.

Any advice or personal experiences would really help. Thanks

Let me explain this from my point of view first (so people won't downvote this / say unpleasant stuff because "I just don't have the grinding spirit" or some s***):

I just graduated in the EU from college, with a Master's in CS (it was an AI oriented degree, lots of theoretical knowledge but only one 6 months internship in the field).

It seems that the market is broken for entry level applicants right now. I do like CS, but also when I started studying it one big argument was the comfort in the job search (at least that is what I thought at the time).

My family is not that rich and I HATE how I am struggling to find a open position. While I know others do, I really don't see myself grinding on Leetcode for the next 5-20 years to get a position somewhere. My by far least favorite part about being a CS graduate right now is this nonsensically hard job search phase.

Entry level SWEs are not really in demand right now, but I figure there must be jobs that are actually in demand for people with a CS degree. What might those be?

Or on the other hand are there fields of CS in particular that still recruit a lot even at entry level that I can learn about? Because I can't seem to figure it out. Thank you very much for your help

I've been programming in C++ for about 2 years now. I'm fairly confident in my skills believe I have a good grasp of the language. I'm familiar with algorithms and STL, I've created my own drivers from scratch, and I've worked in Unreal Engine for about 3 years. I also have a C++ certification from C++ Institute.

I don't have a college degree, and I'm finding it difficult to find actual entry level positions. I feel like I'm weeding myself out due to my lack of "professional" experience. I've worked in restaurants for 5 years and I have 1 year experience of a working on a helpdesk, other than that all my development experience has been entirely self taught. Most jobs I see require a degree and 6+ years experience.

I could really just use some guidance moving forward as I feel stuck. Again I'm confident in my programming skills but how do I sell that to people without having a college degree or any professional experience? How do I build a portfolio with just raw code?

Any advice is truly appreciated.

Fields like cybersecurity is cool but not beginner friendly, need too much knowledge about varied topics. Some suggested me that Data Science is easy to enter. So what is the easiest field to enter in CS?

Also, please don't mention IT support.

I want to pursue a career in cybersecurity and would like to know what entry-level jobs I can start with as a complete beginner. I have experience in coding and hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.