Ask HN: How to start a career in the industry after graduating from college?

2 points by inconfident2021 2 years ago | 3 comments

Those who faced similar issues in the job market of the early 00s and later on 08s, how did you kick off your career as CS graduate?

Currently, most of the jobs I am looking for have "3+ years of experience", which is just not possible for a new graduate. Does that mean I don't work anymore, or what?

WheelsAtLarge 2 years ago |

You got to do the sideways hustle into the job you want. Pick a company where you want to work in the tech area. Get a job anywhere you can in that company and then work your way towards the tech team there. You will need to get to know people there and what they need so you can prepare yourself to work there.

Another thing, go to job interviews. Even if your skills don't fit. You need to get used to the process. Getting a job in your chosen field is not always easy.

trojan13 2 years ago |

"All I have is AI/ML experience" - I would say there is no better time in the job market for that kind of experience.

I would look for junior roles, but if there is an offer that sounds interesting, just give it a go. I have learnt that these requirements are often not that strict and once you can talk to the people, they do not matter at all.

As far as job titles go, you can search for data scientist roles.

inconfident2021 2 years ago | |

Even for AI/ML mine is restricted to vision/graphics. I have some experience with classical ML methods but they dwarf the experience in deep learning based methods. Even there most of my skills are around prototyping and research. I don’t have confidence to apply at all. Therefore I wanna transition to something manageable. The skills at the most venues are really beyond what I have.

I am not being humble, I am just saying I suck quite bad at it.