WHAT I WISH I KNEW AS A COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มิ.ย. 2024
- A UC Berkeley Computer Science major talks about his biggest career mistake throughout college.
In a competitive environment like Silicon Valley, young programmers are often pressured to out-grind their colleagues in literally everything. But most things aren't worth your time or energy. I wish I knew this when I started college - turns out, the most effective engineers focus on their priorities, cut out the noise, protect their time, and preserve their motivation.
This was inspired by similar videos from TechLead, Forrest Knight, and Kalle Hallden
RECAP:
1. Income (opportunity cost)
2. Salary/Compensation (internships)
3. Resume (find your niche)
4. Networking (don't be selfish/annoying)
5. Productivity (don't re-invent the wheel)
If you're new here - Hi! I'm Chris. I like making vlogs about Silicon Valley, software engineering career advice, self-development, and lifestyle design. I'm a current student at Cal (as of the posting of this video) and I've recently done SWE internships at companies like Facebook, Lyft, Bloomberg, and Amazon. Make sure to subscribe for more videos (hopefully every week)!
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Quick note: obviously, you're going to need to work hard and focus on quality as a CS Student and engineer. This is intended for the specific types of people I describe (who apply excessive self-pressure for impractical reasons).
Oh yeah, timestamps:
0:00 - Cry for help
1:18 - Income
3:30 - Salary / Compensation Growth
4:37 - Resume / Qualifications
6:18 - Networking (Clubs, Frats, "Professional development")
8:32 - Productivity and effectiveness as a software engineer
You sound like a serious coder how fast do you type your codes. What's your speed I Mean.
I don't know how to code, sorry
Thank you dude!
@@ChristopherJereza whut
@@ChristopherJereza lol
Instructions unclear
I am now homeless
guymanpersonboy lmaoo
haha
At least your manhood didn't end up in a blender.
"Being productive and getting things done fast is way more important than being smart" this is literally the cause of my life problem.
Same
@@ChristopherJereza my fav take-away from your video !
Phuc Truong nice subtle brag lol
@@shoobadoo123 wasn't my intention, I'm just saying that I wasted lots of time studying for things that are not necessary important and therefore ended up being not as productive as someone else who spend little effort on the right thing. I worked hard, not smart.
this is exactly why I hate school
"If you look at their code they are just ducktaping stuff together" - Silicon Valley Engineers secret is out.
That is the literal job of software engineers.. you quickly patch holes in the system to make it run correctly
software engineers HATE him! click to find out why...
This makes me sad. It means that there's no way to escape from having a pointless and unfulfilling job, even if one successfully reaches the top ranks of software engineers. I'm not helping my career with these comments, either. Freedom of speech isn't really a thing in a pluralistic, capitalist society (or in a monolithic socialist one.. so I guess it's not really a thing anywhere *shrug*).
Duck tap != duct tape
derty QWERTY
Hey look buddy, I'm a software engineer. That means I solve problems, not problems like "What is beauty?" Because that would fall within the purview of your conundrums of philosophy. I solve practical problems, for instance: how am I going to stop some dum user from breaking the software? The answer, use basic programming knowledge that you think you have, and if that don't work... Ask stackoverflow for help and copypaste some code you don't understand. Take for instance this high performance database solution designed by me, built by me, and you best hope... It doesn't catch on fire down the line.
If everybody is lazy, We all get paid more.
Nope. You will eventually get new hires who will prove you are slacking and clowning the boss.. you will see, kid
thats how humans go extinction.
@@duyhung988 very well english
@@Wyvern07_ Lol Qwerty doesnt understand.. If EVERYONE is lazy.. we will all get paid more. TRUE
@@dertythegrower That's why he said if EVERYONE
Chris : Stop trying so hard
me : *ends life*
mood
Chris Jereza right!!!!!!!!
Me rn
I'm a software engineering major, orientation team member, academic peer advisor, and student assistant with my school's IT department, and this video completely called me out and has made me very afraid lol
James Bertel yeah company’s don’t care about any of that lol. But if you’re doing it cause you like it and want to do it, then keep on doing it!
shoobadoo123 I never did it thinking about companies... my major wasn’t even computer science when I started most of it, up until I took my first coding class
Its more disappointing knowing that the work I pour into my school won’t really matter. Although, I am working on coding something that will help our academic advisors... maybe that will be worth it
@@ChristopherJereza ?
Stfu
One of the best videos I have seen on this channel. U did it again Chris! Keep up the good work. U are really helping a lot of people through these informative videos.
I’m sending this to literally every other friend I have in CS. So concise and informative. Props on figuring life out
I felt this two years ago when I started as a computer science student and I think I just was always laid back and just went with the flow
This is me rn. Half the time im like eh
Man, you rock! great pace, good energy. Thank you for making my evening easier :)
Thanks man. Your experience helps a lot
that was incredibly insightful. thanks!!
Good info! I have 3 more classes to get my BSCS and I have been struggling with my senior classes. Hearing this kind of ease my mind.
instantly subbed, because.... man I related to every word. Thanks for the advice, and for a non-boring, and interesting delivery.
Dude, you're cool! Great energy, nice vibes and useful advices - nice combo!
Being worried as hell about my exam coming up, I needed to hear this. Thank you.
You sir just acquired another subscriber. I hope this channel does very well and I hope to follow you in your journey. I am exactly in the demographic you are talking about. I am in my Senior year of Computer Science and I feel like your videos are going to help me out a ton in the long run!
thank you for this video , it really saved me . you are awesome .
Awesome! Thanks for the advices
i’m a CS student and i needed to hear this, thank you
One of my favorite videos. thanks
Man this was the first i saw from your channel and by the end of the video i realized how much i needed to hear this from someone else than myself, thank you keep up the good work 🤜🤛
So glad I heard this before going to college for comp sci. Thank you!
If you think computer science is a good thing to get into.. you are shallow and did not use your actual fuckin computer to research the saturated jobs market in tech since 2005
New VIDEO!! Great Advices!
I guess I missed the point in my last video! Pretty inspiring, Chris! Thank you :)
Chris throwing his wisdom. That's what I wanna see. Awesome content mate. 😃
Love this video, it gives more insight to the actual outcomes of being a CS major, on the other hand on my channel I just have my general opinion of what I think the truth is of being a CS student currently while trying to build my company 👍🏾
This is my first time watching your vid. I would like thank you giving me a future advice of what im gonna be doing in the future. Thank you for calming me about the path im about to take
great video that can apply to many majors.... you have to know when "work hard" and "work smart"....
You product a really good content bro !!
Thanks a lot for all these values 🔥
I really love your content. You're awesome at this!
Hi Obinna! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. Happy to see you here on the channel 😁
This was such a quality video - cheers Chris!
Thanks Tilly! I appreciate it. Happy to see you on the channel 😁
I think your last tip was most helpful. Thank you so much
My pleasure! Glad it helped you out
You really do got a lot of potential man. You're doing a great job. Keep up the good work!
actually helpful and general wise, good vibe, like!
Awesome content! I like that you are keeping it 100% honest.
Thanks so much Jessie!
Nice moves, Chris! Keep it up!
I love your videos man, keep it up 👍. That outro music is amazing btw.
Thank you! Shout-out to my brother for making it
Hey chris, I did not understand the last things about the projects :'( anyway very nice video, thank you for your efford!
you have just earne another subscriber good sir. i am planning to major in math and data science and enter the tech world, so helpful info.
You hit the nail on the head man!
I got my degree roughly 4 years ago, and I had a tough time getting my foot in the door. I had an internship that just went sour and it really crushed me. A few months go by, and I just decide to pick up temp jobs until I could find some place that would give me a chance. I ended up working for a local tech company just on the sole fact that I spoke Spanish and was easy going. That was it. My actual degree had zero barring on me landing that job. In 2.5 years I went from tech support to QA Engineer.
Talking to the developers around me, it seems that no one was necessarily an over achiever in school. They just did things and then tried to put out products and see if they could make a quick buck. A lot of them didn't even go to school. They just picked up programming and just tried to make things they thought were cool. And that was it. Their hobby and side-hustle morphed into a career.
So I would say you're giving pretty solid advice! Stop trying so hard and just do some stuff. Literally all of your academic accolades mean nothing after you leave school. If you got a bright idea, know how to leverage your skills (or improve them), and you rub people the right way, you can be successful in any CS related field early on.
Great stuff dude! I interviewed a couple times for a FAANG iOS role (didn't get it 😭), but through the technical interviews they mentioned they hire as a "general" software developer in case they needed you to change roles. So a niche is super helpful for standing out and getting an interview, but I think having an understanding of many technologies is still warranted in the long run... that was just one company tho I'm not sure about the rest.
i love all of this chris keep it up :))
Thank u roesha ily
Great talk man
OMG, so much truth, boy. Liked and subscribed!
So true. Great advice!
Thanks!
Cool editing and good content. Liked and subbed.
Thanks dude for amazing video!
Please make a video on which programming language you should learn first for Top Tech Industry!
When are we getting A Day In The Life at Google?
dont get him fired now
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Good to see another minimalist out there!
Me a computer technology major crying myself to sleep because i need to push harder thanks you now i can go back to watching Netflix before bed.
This is one of the best TH-cam videos I have ever seen
Thank you!
This man just speaks with the truth.
Amazing
Really enjoy your content
I appreciate it! Happy to see you on the channel
That networking process you mentioned is incredibly true. Building genuine relationships is so much better than forcing conversations and faking interests to build connections.
Thanks a lot mate👍✌
I liked and subscribed because I respect your hustle
Bro, story of my life 👍. Great video 🙏
Your videos are really insightful and funny. Idk why, but you and the TechLead^(TM) remind me of the relationship between Spider-man and Tony Stark in the homecoming movie
ya u r officially my fav channel
Firstly, that beat is 🔥🔥. Secondly “productivity + efficiency > being smart!”. As a novice, I will brand that in my brain! In addition, what u said abt getting a gig but starting a side hustle is priceless!! I’m already encountering the “overachiever-types” that use interaction as a transaction! I peeped it early and have a disdain for it! My initial approach towards CS was “be the smartest” but now I’m realizing that’s futile! So I’m re Hashing my game plan thanks to u 🙏🏾
Glad you found this video helpful! Keep up your good work
My favorite TH-camr by far!
love the techlead reference
Dank asz intros and transitions
Thank you!
this is true to a point. I'm in my last year of cs right now. I already signed my contract for my job when I graduate so I'm just coasting. Did I try hard af my first years? Fuck yes but if I didnt I probably would have failed a couple classes. But the funniest part is the things that I worked my ass off for ended up not ever coming up in the interview process and in the end my biggest asset was my personality. The degree(or coding.skills) gets you to the starting line but it's not what's going to make u finish the race.
Also specializing is a good tip. My full degree title is computer science information systems. I just got a job at one of the big 4 because of this.
Rachel Brestansky did your charisma wow the recruiter?
@@srafez9057 I dont know if I would call it charisma. Ive worked in coffee shops for a long time and I'm just really good at talking to people and reading body language . Which compared to alot of fellow students who have never had a job, looks really good.
Rachel Brestansky Yea those soft, interpersonal skills are rare to find in technical interviewees. I’m working in a food store rn and interact with customers often so hopefully that will give me an advantage
@@srafez9057 it probably will. Best of luck in your future!
i don't ever comment, but i feel like i need to. i really enjoy your content. in this field, people aren't very energetic, so your content is a nice breath of fresh air!
Yooo thank you so much! I really appreciate it
Good music choice, instant like
love this video
Hi! Thanks so much for the support, happy to see you here
"I really wish some random guy on TH-cam was calling me out for it"
*hits thumbs up*
Best video I needed
well this is a gem. SUBSCRIBED
WOOOOO thank you for the kind words! Happy to see you on the channel
okay I love this video
when I saw your notification, I immediately stopped my CS homework that i was doing and watched your video
Wassup Daniel 😁
The productivity and efficiency being greater than the being smart would require them to be mutually exclusive for them to exist. You need both. You can’t know that this specific algorithm is faster than or better for space then another algorithm if you don’t have the prerequisite knowledge to know what they do. The inequality is true but it lacks full context and might have People confusing their need to just copy and paste with the need to know what to copy and paste. This video was very helpful and it hs made me want to get into an internship for the fun of it. Thank you and i am looking forward to watching more if your content.
This is a 10/10 comment! Thank you - yes I've been having too much fun joking around in a lot of my videos (i.e. Day In The Life) and I realize I need to start adding more nuance/disclaimers so people don't just start slacking off. Thanks!
I think i just wanted to counter-balance my tip in my other video, where I literally said "be smart" and felt it was pretentious hahaha
Chris Jereza ohhhh you’re funny don’t change yourself i was just saying man. With good advice also comes some thought which I appreciate. I didn’t know i needed this.
@@ChristopherJereza Nah dude you're doing great and not at all pretentious i'm sure you just wanted to help people do better.
The opportunity will get it depends on our environment.. I live in indonesia where I can't go to have more intership usually we do once internship why ? Because if we do more than once it just wasting time no matter how many our intern experience are here at the end we will get the same position and the same opportunity with the people have minimal experience, so most of us here become full time job during in college but not all of us get the same direction on our major.
So it depends on where do u live, we can't implement this way if our environment doesn't support us.. but thankyou for what have u been share bro.
That's very sad :'c
Dude your amazing
That last tip is just wow
im literally a high school computer science student with no idea what to do in college and all of a sudden i see this video and you got me at big bucks
I'm a Soft Eng student and I can totally relate
Intro Was Amazing XD
LMAOOOOO YESSS THE COPY AND PASTE MAKES ME FEEEEL SOOO GOOD NOW BAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA ITS THE ONLY THING I HAVE GOING FOR ME
Pretty much all they do
Copy and paste is how I got my first two internships lmfaooo
I've seen this same name in disqus in kissanime! is that you?
Please show me a legit website to get some good codes
Smashed that like button!
Laughs in code sourced 100% from StackOverflow.
One of the best intros ever.
Thanks 😂
7:46 yeah thats super annoying. my solution for this: give and take relationships. people will help if you help them. like you said, give them a reason. I also feel like people who thinks the world revolves around them AND don't give as much as they take won't last long in industries that rely on communication and mutual help.
Solid vid
im only doing a minor in CS but this also really applies to my digital marketing career (marketing major) I got a feeling a lot of majors outside of just CS need to hear this
Very well done in this video. Subscribing
Thanks so much Raquel! I appreciate it - see you around 😁
Absolutely loved this video and subbed :D! Just confused on the portion you said your name is now your business? Can you clarify that point? Thanks!!
Yeah! My TH-cam channel is called "Chris Jereza" which is my name, and my channel is technically a business. So anything relevant to operating this channel and building my personal brand is a part of that business.
The productivity part is the truest set of words I have ever heard. I guess I'm lucky to know this cause I am just getting into university.
This was fucking insightful as shit....
I rarely subscribe, but you earned my respect
I relate so much to the "if you're that person, stop trying so hard" even though I'm not in college yet.
niche ,specificity and relevance cool~
My major isnt even going to be near computer science, but this channel is so entertaining how could I not subscribe?
good advice
Im the opposite, i gotta start trying🤣
okay i love this vidoe
This dude figured it out!