Whether I’m about to work on a homework assignment or side project, learn a new programming language, or work a 9 – 5, procrastination always strikes. I’ve taken some time to reflect on why I procrastinate and ways to prevent it. Here are a few realizations and actionable tips for your next time you sit… Continue reading Procrastination while programming – tips on being more productive
Managing imposter syndrome while a [soon to be] new grad
Imposter syndrome is a tricky topic because it makes you feel like you’re not doing enough or not good enough. Imposter syndrome in tech makes you believe that no matter what you do, despite your accomplishments, you don’t belong. That there is someone more qualified that should be in your position. These past few weeks… Continue reading Managing imposter syndrome while a [soon to be] new grad
Dissecting job applications
This morning I was looking on Indeed and LinkedIn for more junior/new-grad software engineer positions to apply to. I’ve had the most success networking and connecting to recruiters and software engineers through conferences and their career fairs, but cold applying to open positions also has its benefits. Your resume gets stored in the company’s internal… Continue reading Dissecting job applications
Behavioral interviews – the firehose method and what I would do differently
Interviewing will always be a work in process for me. But I can confidently say that I have improved at behavioral and technical interviews, just by sheer volume of repetition “the firehose method” + researching the company. In my experience, the behavioral interview can range from 5 minutes to up to 30 minutes. There are… Continue reading Behavioral interviews – the firehose method and what I would do differently
Do’s and Don’ts for learning new programming languages
Yesterday I had a kick-off meeting with my capstone team members and mentors. I was not surprised that I’ll be learning new technologies and frameworks along the way. That’s part of being a software engineer. I was surprised, however, that I have had little exposure to such technologies since my time as OSU. So much… Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts for learning new programming languages
I started programming because of Neopets and Myspace
My name is Diane and I’m a UC Davis graduate and computer science student at Oregon State University. My combined interests in the life sciences and technology naturally led me to where I am today – studying computer science, contributing to open source, and constantly learning. I’ve always been interested in software and web development,… Continue reading I started programming because of Neopets and Myspace