How to get a tech internship

Field-tested job-hunting tips for computer science students.

Also check out my post on getting started with computer science for college students.

Google headquarters

I probably don’t need to convince you that working at tech companies is really attractive. You can work with startups on meteoric rises and world-famous tech giants, all while surrounded by ping-pong tables and unlimited snacks. You can build apps that your friends use and products that make the world a better place.

There’s just one problem: how do you get a tech internship in the first place?

Mo Khan Acadamh Intéirneacht, Samhraidh '15

An samhradh seo, D'fhág mé an confines cairdiúil Cambridge agus thriall amach Siar go stailc saibhir é intéirneach mar innealtóir bogearraí ag Khan Academy. Agus ní ar sin a dhéanamh go maith é an cheartais: Bhí sé le taithí go hiomlán claochlaithe.

Salman Khan of Khan Academy
Leis an Sal uamhnach Khan, an bunaitheoir Khan Acadamh

Tionscadail Awesome

Fhás mé a ton mar innealtóir bogearraí trí bheith ag obair le mo meantóir ar thionscadail fionnuar, mar shampla:
– Leathanaigh tuirlingthe SEO'd le haghaidh ár físeáin a chruthú
– Ag tógáil gné a sheoladh úsáideoirí fógra ríomhphoist uair a gcuid ceisteanna ar ár físeáin a fháil freagraíodh, ag obair go dlúth le dearthóir
– Rianú síos agus bugs in ár n-imreoir nua físeán shocrú