How to Become a Software Engineer

1. Entering Software Engineering as Your First Career

1. Earn a degree in computer science or a related field.

2. Begin programming immediately.

3. Study data structures and algorithms.

4. Supplement your studies.

5. Build software.

6. Seek an internship.

7. Find job opportunities.

8. Consider your career goals.

1. Know your job prospects.

2. Learn programming immediately.

3. Draw on your experience.

4. Enroll in a degree program (optional)

5. Network your way to a job.