Interested in getting a first hand account of a full-time career in software engineering? We joined with Handshake's own Joel Pratt to get just that. Joel is a software engineer with a background in social work, who shared his insights on topics like:
- Pivoting your career to find the right path for you
- An average day in the life of a software engineer
- Soft skills needed to thrive in a technical skill heavy career
- Independently learning to code
During the event he also gave tips on finding that first internship or job as a software engineer, highlighting personal projects on your resume, and the ways in which he overcame challenges early in his career. Enjoy the full conversation below!
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