What should we study for software engineering?

You should first earn a degree in computer science or a related field. You should have at least a bachelor’s degree to begin your career as a software engineer. Majoring in computer science will offer you the most useful background for designing software.

How do you give a good coding interview?

Leading an active interview:

1. Allow for additional time for bathroom breaks, questions, and other issues.
2. Avoid a whiteboard.
3. Make your expectations very clear.
4. Provide them with a written list of instructions and expectations.
5. Allow the candidate to run and actively test their software engineering skills.

How hard is it to get into Fang?

A few hundred thousands people did it, so it is perfectly doable. For non-technical positions it is fairly easy, I personally know a few people that were average workers and got hired in these companies. For technical positions, it’s pretty tough.

What should I know for coding interviews?

What interview skills employers look for in the onsite technical interview

• Coding skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Communication skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Culture fit.
• How you handle feedback.
• Ability to solve problems in a structured and systematic way.

How do you handle coding interview question?

Communicate.

1. Understand what kind of problem it is. There are two types of problems:
2. Make it feel like you’re on a team. The interviewer wants to know what it feels like to work through a problem with you, so make the interview feel collaborative.
3. Think out loud. Seriously.
4. Say you don’t know.
5. Slow the eff down.

How did Mark Zuckerberg get his start in Computer Science?

In 2003, Zuckerberg, a second-year student at Harvard, wrote the software for a website called Facemash. He put his computer science skills to questionable use by hacking into Harvard’s security network, where he copied the student ID images used by the dormitories and used them to populate his new website.

Is the first semester of college the best time to meet strangers?

However, it does wonders because your first semester is really a time in which people are open to meeting complete strangers. You’re not going to like everyone you meet, but eventually you will find a niche of friends that you’ll become closer to.

When is the best time to start applying for lab positions?

If you want a lab position you should start emailing professors around November. There are also various summer programs you can apply for (google “research experiences for undergraduates”). Either way it is best to start early on these things. Get enough sleep. It will really help you focus in class.