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Advice for new software engineer - 4/24/2008 11:56:57 AM   
cih92

 

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Status: offline 		On Monday, I am going to start working as a software engineer. I do not have work experience in that field. I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science last December and this will be my first job that is related to what I studied in school. Do you have any advice for me since I am brand new to this field?
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RE: Advice for new software engineer - 4/26/2008 11:57:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Be really attentive and try to learn as much as you can. Be prepared for the learning curve - and to shell out some money for books (unless your job provides them). (bookpool.com is a good place for discount technical books). Watch the dynamics of the group. Don't disdain maintenance code - you can learn a lot from looking at how others code. Try to get a feel for what the other engineers do and read. If they read slashdot for example - then peruse it so that you aren't out of the loop and you have something to talk about.
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RE: Advice for new software engineer - 4/26/2008 3:47:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		engineer for what kind of software?

accounting? graphics? artificial intelligence? nasa?

My husband "makes" video games so I always want to know what kind of software engineer you are meaning. He is classified as an Artificial Intelligence Programmer for his video game producing company.

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RE: Advice for new software engineer - 4/28/2008 11:21:54 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Brandy

engineer for what kind of software?

accounting? graphics? artificial intelligence? nasa?

My husband "makes" video games so I always want to know what kind of software engineer you are meaning. He is classified as an Artificial Intelligence Programmer for his video game producing company.


I work for an auto auctions company, which obtains wrecked cars and other vehicles from trade-ins and auctions them off to other companies. I write the web services software for my company. The software that I write allows computers from my company to provide services for other computers at other companies. Those services have to do with updating databases and processing the buying of vehicles.
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RE: Advice for new software engineer - 4/29/2008 11:36:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		One bit of advice from me...

Dont fit yourself into a small box. What does that mean???

I am a printer, and have been hanging around shops since I was 6, I am 49 now. I have learned to do many different things well.

My current employer (been here for 11 years) is struggling, and has had 4 rounds of layoffs. I am the last one to do what I do. Those who can do the most for the company will be the ones to last through the tough times.

Be indespensible, but always learn.

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