Question from College Student with Long-Term Interest in SE
I'm a incoming sophomore in college studying Information Systems + Computer Science, and interning in data engineering this summer. I've recently been taking time to learn about SE, and it sounds like a career perfect for my interests and work style. However, I've seen many suggest that acquiring roles straight out of college is difficult.
The most direct routes I've seen are Associate Sales Engineer programs (these seem limited - how rare are they?) and specific internships with companies before graduation followed by an SE job after graduation if familiarity with the company is up to standard. Could anyone offer me insight into what I can do now to become a strong candidate for these routes? What associate programs could I target, and what internships are best to go for my sophomore and junior summer?