Resources for Students Exploring Computing Careers

Engineering Career Hub

The Engineering Career Hub supports all CU Engineering students in exploring and preparing for meaningful, impactful careers. Utilize the Engineering Career Hub online resources and meet with engineering-focused career advisors to gain professional experience and connect with top employers and CU Engineering alumni.

Handshake

Make friends with Handshake, a great resource where CU programs and employers can post jobs, actively recruit students, and communicate about events happening on campus. We strongly recommend you make your profile visible to employers and keep your skills and experience up to date so employers can see all you have to offer.

  • Job/Internship postings: Handshake is a go-to place for companies hiring CU students and alumni. We get a LOT of postings for internships and early-career opportunities and you can apply directly in Handshake. Common “seasons” for hiring are fall (Sept-Oct) and spring (Feb-Apr), but we see new postings in all months of the year.

  • Fairs and Events: Handshake lists events for connecting with industry, such as career fairs, virtual info sessions, and industry visits to campus. These events can be great ways to learn more about companies, ask questions to employees, and show interest in a company. Make it a goal to attend a few of these events each semester to learn about a variety of organizations and career paths.

Opt-in Listservs

If you wish to be notified via the Department of Computer Science about student job openings, internships, full-time positions, scholarships, and other CS-related opportunities, subscribe to the listserv(s) below that match your interest.

  • CS Opportunities mailing list= An email list for current students (colorado.edu email addresses only). Shares Computer Science-related opportunities such as internship openings, student employment, events on campus, student organizations, workshops, scholarships, and networking opportunities. Appropriate for all current students with an interest in CS-related internships, activities, and events. Learn more and see how to subscribe to the CS Opportunities mailing list. Subscription is optional, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

  • CS Jobs mailing list= An emaillist for post-graduation employment opportunities (full-time, part-time, and contract) in relevant fields. Appropriate for alumni and those nearing graduation within a year. Note that these postings are not vetted by the Department, we merely pass along job postings that we receive. Learn more and see how to subscribe to the CS Jobs mailing list. Subscription is optional, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Technical Interview Prep

Many companies hiring for a computing role will ask candidates to complete a technical interview. During this time, candidates show their problem-solving approach and technical knowledge. These exercises can take many forms including peer coding, live coding, completing a take-home assignment, or writing pseudocode on a whiteboard. These questions often center on data structures and algorithms topics.

You can prepare for these interviews by completing practice questions on sites like LeetCode and Edabit, or using the workbook Cracking the Coding Interview. More information, tips, and links to resources can be found on the Engineering Career Hub's Interviewing and Negotiation Guide.