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What can I do with a major in software engineering?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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Technical Council on Software Engineering Association of Software Professionals Association for Computing MachinerySearch for opportunities
Companies:
Lockheed Martin
Thomson Reuters
Revenue Solutions, Inc.
Titles:
Software Engineer
Software Engineering Associate
Engineer
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Areas
Employers
Developers
Sales departments
Sample occupations
Stay up to date on technology.
Be familiar with government hiring procedures.
Areas
Software Development
Technician
Computer and information systems management
Employers
For-profit and non-profit businesses/agencies
Sample occupations
Obtain an advanced degree in Business or Management.
Seek out and complete internships.
Join relevant clubs and organizations.
Stay up to date on technology.
Areas
Software Development
Technician
Employers
Government agencies
Armed Forces
Sample occupations
Seek out and complete internships.
Join relevant clubs and organizations.
Stay up to date on technology.
Be familiar with government hiring procedures.
Areas
Teaching
Research
Employers
High schools
Colleges/Universities
Sample occupations
Seek out teaching experience with teaching assistant positions and/or tutoring.
Obtain an advanced degree in Education.
Many colleges and universities require a Ph.D. in field.
Stay up to date on technology.
General information and strategies
- Continue to study after formal instruction ends to stay up to date on new and upcoming technology.
- Enhance problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
- Be familiar with government hiring procedures.
- Develop excellent writing, oral presentation, accounting, and budgeting skills.
- Obtain an advanced degree in Business or Management.
- Seek out and complete internships.
- Join relevant clubs and organizations.