Tips for Entry
Apply to small or startup firms where you will probably receive more responsibility and be asked to handle a wider range of job duties.
Read publications such as IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering and Computer (both are available at https://www.computer.org/publications) to learn more about trends in the industry and potential employers.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://www.upwork.com
- https://jobs.computer.org
- https://jobs.acm.org
- https://jobs.awn.com
- https://www.dice.com
- http://www.gamejobs.com
- https://www.gamasutra.com
Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office. Additionally, visit https://jobs.computer.org for a list of internship opportunities.
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