Looking for Programming Job

1 points by splurf 4y ago ↗ HN

I want experience. no pay. i have experience with rust, python, and java. I prefer to work with rust. I am a freshman undergrad college student working towards a bachelors in software engineering. all i want is an opportunity to gain experience.

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gus_massa 4y ago ↗

You should post in the official monthly thread https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29067491 It was posted yesterday, so it's still active.

diskzero 4y ago ↗

In addition to the advice from gus_massa about posting in the monthly thread, it would be nice to hear about things that you are really interested in learning about. I understand you just want to gain experience, but what specific types of products do you find exciting and want to dive into and learn about?

splurf 4y ago ↗

I'm generally interested in a more systematic approach. I'd like to work with others on a project entailing really anything. As of right now, my interests are more abstract because I haven't been programming for too long or haven't spent a majority of my time focusing on a single concept. I would like an internship for the chance of collaberation and communication with those of experience and higher caliber :)

gregjor 4y ago ↗

In the US, unpaid work is generally against the law (Fair Labor Standards Act) unless you qualify as an intern under the guidelines. I think you’ll find companies reluctant to take you on without pay because of the risks. If you can find a place that takes on interns that’s a possibility. Your university probably has an office that can help.

Early in your career you should consider focusing on getting any real-world programming experience, including learning business domains, how to participate in a team building real software, and making connections that can help you throughout your career (and whom you can help eventually). I wouldn’t focus on a language or framework, those are more alike than not and come and go over time.