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When it comes to computer science jobs, what would be the best to put on the resume?
I am a high school senior, planning on going to college in the coming fall.
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Elliot’s Answer
Kaleb,
If you are entering college, why are you asking about jobs/resumes right now? You'll work your whole life - enjoy school now! Now is the time to LEARN. As others here noted, you should be busy now learning the BASICS of a computer language or 3 (how about HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?), a database, a version control tool like Git/GitHub, a CI/CD tool, An AI based IDE like ChatGPT or Cursor. Docker. There's much more too. Take your time to dip into this wide wide pool slowly and learn the basics WELL. Build on a strong base of solid fundamental skills. If you know your stuff, and spend the next 4 years productively learning these and other things, you will find it easier to put it all on a resume and hopefully find a job. Plenty of time in senior year to pull together the resume. And one last thought - as you learn throughout your college program you may find you change your mind about specific areas of CS and choose another direction (from Data Science to AI, From Networking to Web Dev), or other directions...who knows.? The point is now is the time to EXPLORE and LEARN. Resume comes later! Good luck.
If you are entering college, why are you asking about jobs/resumes right now? You'll work your whole life - enjoy school now! Now is the time to LEARN. As others here noted, you should be busy now learning the BASICS of a computer language or 3 (how about HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?), a database, a version control tool like Git/GitHub, a CI/CD tool, An AI based IDE like ChatGPT or Cursor. Docker. There's much more too. Take your time to dip into this wide wide pool slowly and learn the basics WELL. Build on a strong base of solid fundamental skills. If you know your stuff, and spend the next 4 years productively learning these and other things, you will find it easier to put it all on a resume and hopefully find a job. Plenty of time in senior year to pull together the resume. And one last thought - as you learn throughout your college program you may find you change your mind about specific areas of CS and choose another direction (from Data Science to AI, From Networking to Web Dev), or other directions...who knows.? The point is now is the time to EXPLORE and LEARN. Resume comes later! Good luck.
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Gaurav’s Answer
Great question! Since you will be starting out I would suggest the following topics be covered in your resume.
Projects - Show what you’ve built! Even small personal or school projects count. Describe what the project does and what tools or languages you used (like Python, JavaScript, or HTML).
Programming Languages - List the ones you know (like Python, Java, C++, etc.). Even if you’re still learning, it shows interest and effort.
Certifications - If you’ve taken online courses (like on Codecademy, Coursera, or Khan Academy), mention them!
Activities - If you’re part of a robotics club, coding club, or anything tech-related, add it!
Soft Skills - Employers love problem-solvers, team players, and good communicators—so don’t forget to include those skills too.
Start with what you have now, build on it and keep updating your skills and resume. You’re already on the right path by asking questions like this—keep going 👏🏽
Create a Linkedin profile, Build your network, connect with people in the field, request them to share their views on whats trending. Learn continuously (can't stress this enough)!
Good luck 🍀
Projects - Show what you’ve built! Even small personal or school projects count. Describe what the project does and what tools or languages you used (like Python, JavaScript, or HTML).
Programming Languages - List the ones you know (like Python, Java, C++, etc.). Even if you’re still learning, it shows interest and effort.
Certifications - If you’ve taken online courses (like on Codecademy, Coursera, or Khan Academy), mention them!
Activities - If you’re part of a robotics club, coding club, or anything tech-related, add it!
Soft Skills - Employers love problem-solvers, team players, and good communicators—so don’t forget to include those skills too.
Start with what you have now, build on it and keep updating your skills and resume. You’re already on the right path by asking questions like this—keep going 👏🏽
Create a Linkedin profile, Build your network, connect with people in the field, request them to share their views on whats trending. Learn continuously (can't stress this enough)!
Good luck 🍀
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Leela’s Answer
Limitless opportunities! With AI today and all the open source tools available, you can be as creative as you can with your projects. You can take a simple life problem and create an AI or automation project that helps people and solves a problem. Youtube, Udemy, O'reilly and other developer websites provide you with a lot of help to grow, if you are motivated.
Definitely showcase the tools you are using, the scope of your projects, problems you have solved, your design thinking methods etc
Keep your presentations simple. Use the SCR method - Situation, Complication and Resolution. Do check out this link for an example...https://slideworks.io/resources/how-to-use-McKinseys-scr-framework-with-examples
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Definitely showcase the tools you are using, the scope of your projects, problems you have solved, your design thinking methods etc
Keep your presentations simple. Use the SCR method - Situation, Complication and Resolution. Do check out this link for an example...https://slideworks.io/resources/how-to-use-McKinseys-scr-framework-with-examples
Hope this helps. Good luck!