First, building a portfolio of projects from coursework, internships, hackathons, or personal interests can showcase skills and abilities.
Second, networking and making connections with people in the industry can lead to promising opportunities.
Third, tailoring resumes and cover letters to each specific position using keywords and phrases that match the job description and the company’s culture and values can make a difference.
Fourth, practicing and improving computer science skills and knowledge is essential, even after finding a high-paying job.
Finally, gaining work experience through volunteering, internships, or contributing to open-source projects can help improve a CV and interview technique.
It is also important to emphasize programming ability and passion for computers during interviews.