Getting first android developer junior position

[Tomo21]

Hello everyone, I am in my 2nd bachelor's CS year and interested in android development. I started learning AD a few months ago. My question is, what kind of projects would you recommend me to do, to get my first junior position (after I graduate). Do they need to be something fancy, fully finished or just show some basic concepts?
I did upload two apps that I started on github, if you have time check it out and please give feedback.
https://github.com/RennSter20?tab=repositories
Thank you

 

[kanewolf]

Hello everyone, I am in my 2nd bachelor's CS year and interested in android development. I started learning AD a few months ago. My question is, what kind of projects would you recommend me to do, to get my first junior position (after I graduate). Do they need to be something fancy, fully finished or just show some basic concepts?
I did upload two apps that I started on github, if you have time check it out and please give feedback.
https://github.com/RennSter20?tab=repositories
Thank you

In addition to projects you start, you should find github projects that you can contribute to. Fixing existing code is much more common than starting new projects. Show that you can work and debug existing code. Show that your contributions were actually accepted by the original developer. That shows you can work with an existing team, communicate, problem solve, etc.

 

[Tomo21]

In addition to projects you start, you should find github projects that you can contribute to. Fixing existing code is much more common than starting new projects. Show that you can work and debug existing code. Show that your contributions were actually accepted by the original developer. That shows you can work with an existing team, communicate, problem solve, etc.

Seems like it could help me a lot! I assume you have experience, so what do you think is the most important thing for an undergrad student when looking for a job? What do companies look for? Thank you a lot!

 

[kanewolf]

Seems like it could help me a lot! I assume you have experience, so what do you think is the most important thing for an undergrad student when looking for a job? What do companies look for? Thank you a lot!

I was a software developer, database administrator, and system architect for 35 years before retirement. I worked for a single company my entire career, so I am no expert on hiring.
I can say what made a good engineer ...
Communication. Especially written communication. You have to be able to tell managers what you are doing, you may have to tell a customer what you are doing. Powerpoint, especially good powerpoint is a skill.
Find a niche. Something that you do better than anyone. It might be expertise with Excel. It might be database design and normalization. It might be performance tuning.
BUT, don't let the last statement limit you. Nothing should be beneath you. If the floor needs to be swept because you have important visitors tomorrow, then grab a broom. Organizations, and managers, love it when you will do anything. That means you will not only do menial stuff, but you aren't afraid to try hard stuff.
Be able to take criticism. Your work will be reviewed by coworkers, managers, and customers. Don't try to be "the smartest guy in the room". You might be. BUT, you have to accept criticism of people that might not be "as smart" but have control over your work life. When it is your turn to critique, keep the recipient in mind.

 

[Tomo21]

I was a software developer, database administrator, and system architect for 35 years before retirement. I worked for a single company my entire career, so I am no expert on hiring.
I can say what made a good engineer ...
Communication. Especially written communication. You have to be able to tell managers what you are doing, you may have to tell a customer what you are doing. Powerpoint, especially good powerpoint is a skill.
Find a niche. Something that you do better than anyone. It might be expertise with Excel. It might be database design and normalization. It might be performance tuning.
BUT, don't let the last statement limit you. Nothing should be beneath you. If the floor needs to be swept because you have important visitors tomorrow, then grab a broom. Organizations, and managers, love it when you will do anything. That means you will not only do menial stuff, but you aren't afraid to try hard stuff.
Be able to take criticism. Your work will be reviewed by coworkers, managers, and customers. Don't try to be "the smartest guy in the room". You might be. BUT, you have to accept criticism of people that might not be "as smart" but have control over your work life. When it is your turn to critique, keep the recipient in mind.

Unfortunately, I am extreme introvert 🙁. I will just say that my childhood wasn't easy. Idk if I should blame my shyness on that but that's the way I am. I know I can always improve but I don't really know how. I guess that is question for another forum haha. Another thing I can say is that I always give my 100%, hell, even 110%. I do not have peace until I finish something.

Thank you for your help