This is the first part of a 4-part workshop. Details are as follows:
Date and time: 24th Sept 4.30PM – 6.30PM
Venue: Jack Cole 1.33A/B
Workshop Leader: Shyam Reyal (smr20)
Sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/RfnaQhZSB2 (Only 3 days left)
Workshop 1A (24th September) Contents:
- Introduction to the internship recruitment process
- Panel discussion on the most important aspects of securing an internship/job placement
- Facing the programming interview
- Enhancing your required skills and CV
- Sharing internship experiences by current/returning Computer Science Honours and PhD students
- Shyam Reyal, Peter Josling, Robin Nabel (Google)
- Simone Conte (Adobe)
- Ilia Shumailov (Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase)
- Gala Malbasic (Makers Academy)
- Maria Kustikova (Soliton Systems)
- Nick Tikhonov (Amazon)
- Informal networking session
Some points of discussion are highlighted below:
- What to expect during the recruitment / selection process
- How to enhance your resume/portfolio to boost your chances of getting an interview
- How to prepare for ‘the programming interview’
- What skills/qualifications should be developed to improve your chances, and how
Future Workshops:
Workshop 1B – 1st Oct
- Detailed workshop on enhancing your online presence and portfolio, preparing for ‘the programming interview’
Workshop 1C – 19th Nov
- Interactive session on solving interview style programming problems in a time constrained scenario
Workshop 1D – 26th Nov
- Practice/mock interview session with feedback for improvement
Our ultimate objective is to see our students secure more, high quality internships/job placements in high-end tech companies and/or start-ups!
This workshop is targeted at honours and masters students. However, keen sub-honours students and PhD students are welcome. We believe it is never too early or too late to start looking for internships and developing your skills. Refreshments will be provided!
Contact aef6@st-andrews.ac.uk for more information.