Career questions tagged projectbasedlearning
As a future civil engineering student, what things should i prioritize or focus on the most in college (Grades, Internships, hands on projects) in order to be successful in the future after graduating? Which would have the longest term impact on careers and what did you wish you focused on more in school?
I am a high school senior and I want to study and go into civil engineering, I know there are a lot of specialties in the field so I'm excited to learn more about them. I've shadowed a civil engineer which helped me understand the job more and made me more curious about the projects they work on.
What steps should I take during my first years of college as an upcoming mechanical engineer to stand out for internships and eventually land a career? #Spring25
I would especially love advice on what skills, experiences, or projects employers look for most. #Spring25
What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in engineering ?
What can I put on my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in engineering ? I'm taking an engineering class, I have a B in my engineering class. I'm always doing my work very good and getting good comments from my teacher because of my work and how fast I can get it done.
What classes should I take in my senior year to look good for colleges focused in engineering?
I'm a junior in high school and looking at courses for next year. What are some good classes or common electives to take to look good for an engineering focused college?
what are ways to show your passion for software engineering
what are some projects or even internships that I could do during high school to get my college application better?
What does it take to actually get your first job in the fields of Computer Science or Game Development #Fall25 #fall25?
Everyone tells you it's all about internships and grades, but in this field of study, aren't prior experience and projects way more important? #Fall25 #fall25
How do I escape the world of learning about engineering and actually become an engineer?
I feel trapped in a loop of just learning and learning, never reaching the point of actually engineering anything, and I'm trying to change that and do something real.
How does an engineer gain more experience with projects on their own and what do recruiters look for on your resume specifically?
I am currently a freshman in college just trying to get started looking for internships now, I go to the University of Miami, but I have no experience related to engineering besides classes that I'm taking.
How do you make an engineering portfolio?
I know it is always recommended in the engineering field to have your personal projects so that companies can see your hands-on skills and your actual interests in the field. But I have no clue how these portfolios should look like. Is it supposed to be a personal website? Do I need to have a photo album on hand for interviews? Is it just a word document? How on earth do I even start one? How is an engineering portfolio supposed to or recommended to look like? I would really appreciate a general format suggestion, that would help a lot.
How do you pursue a career in data science?
I am majoring in computer science. What kind of projects could you build?