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Software developers - any of you out there?

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Shizam Mon 27-Jan-20 20:39:11

Dear all.
Does anyone have any connections with software development that may help a son? He has a 2.1 in computer science, has applied for 80 jobs. So far, only four have replied. He needs relevant work experience to get his CV zinging. Could do it unpaid. London-based. He’s been working hard, but just not getting that initial break into his relevant industry. Any contacts or suggestions would be much appreciated. He’s getting very downhearted. ? Thank you.

MerylStreep Wed 27-Oct-21 15:10:18

I doubt if the OP is still reading. Look at the date of the OP
Jan 2020

Hithere Wed 27-Oct-21 15:19:32

Oops

FightLorry Tue 23-Nov-21 14:07:58

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SpringyChicken Tue 23-Nov-21 16:52:47

Maybe you need to contact a few software development companies and ask what they can do for you.

SpringyChicken Tue 23-Nov-21 16:53:29

That last post was intended for FightLorry.

gregketch90 Fri 26-Nov-21 14:16:08

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FightLorry Fri 26-Nov-21 16:16:51

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Alegrias1 Fri 26-Nov-21 16:22:52

Sadly, I know what SaaS is. And all the others.

GNers, you can consider this RaaS - Reporting as a Service smile

Reported.

BlueBelle Fri 26-Nov-21 17:06:42

Is he on LinkedIn my grandson is in a totally different area of work but has found lots of opportunities opened after he joined and put his credentials out there
Or
Could he go to a recruiting agency and perhaps do temporary jobs in his chosen field whilst building up his working time (building blocks )

Alegrias1 Fri 26-Nov-21 17:09:32

This thread is nearly 2 years old.

MerylStreep Fri 26-Nov-21 17:15:00

As I said on the 27th of October.

Alegrias1 Fri 26-Nov-21 17:17:18

Indeed MerylStreep, you did. I reported a spammer, now deleted.

Shall we see how long it takes to get going again? smile

BlueBelle Fri 26-Nov-21 17:23:48

Oh whoops I hadn’t seen it before Why do these old threads keep getting resurrected

Alegrias1 Fri 26-Nov-21 17:26:25

spammers.

rikkon Fri 03-Dec-21 19:46:21

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Alegrias1 Fri 03-Dec-21 19:48:58

A week MerylStreep. A week ?

Marriedwithkids Sun 19-Dec-21 12:55:24

My son worked at CEX part time when he was in college and because he was doing computer science he tested all the phones and tech stuff that came in. When he went for jobs after college in IT, he put this down on his CV and it really helped, even though it was basically a retail job. He now works for a multinational cloud computing company. Tell your son not to give up, there are other ways into the industry.

teresavillasenor Fri 11-Feb-22 12:52:58

What other platforms can you recommend?