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Java Beginner needs tips on how to improve cv

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  • 03-11-2013 10:07pm
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    KoA-Ollie
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭


    Hi, I'm currently studying a year long conversion course in software development and I am learning java at the minute. I'm only a beginner at java at the moment but I want to do some stuff outside my course to show that I have an interest in learning and practicing java but not sure where to start. I was looking at open source projects but have been reading that they're not really recommended for java beginners like myself so I was wondering if anyone else had any advice on how I could improve my java skills and to do something that would look good to employers on my cv! Thanks!!


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    #2
    ChRoMe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭ChRoMe


    KoA-Ollie wrote: »
    Hi, I'm currently studying a year long conversion course in software development and I am learning java at the minute. I'm only a beginner at java at the moment but I want to do some stuff outside my course to show that I have an interest in learning and practicing java but not sure where to start. I was looking at open source projects but have been reading that they're not really recommended for java beginners like myself so I was wondering if anyone else had any advice on how I could improve my java skills and to do something that would look good to employers on my cv! Thanks!!

    A simple android application would be a good idea. Consume a web service, plot some stuff on a map/chart/graph


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    bpmurray
    Registered Users Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭bpmurray


    At least you've recognised you need to do something to make you stand out from your peers and that's a good start

    An obvious one is to work on some OpenSource project - adding the line "Committer on xxxx project" to your CV is worth a lot. If you look at SourceForge, for example, you'll see lots of requests for help.

    And don't forget to show social responsibility - mentor at your local CoderDojo (and you'll learn loads from the kids), or help in one of the many teach-an-older-person-computing things running up & down the country.


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    ChRoMe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭ChRoMe


    bpmurray wrote: »
    At least you've recognised you need to do something to make you stand out from your peers and that's a good start

    An obvious one is to work on some OpenSource project - adding the line "Committer on xxxx project" to your CV is worth a lot. If you look at SourceForge, for example, you'll see lots of requests for help.

    And don't forget to show social responsibility - mentor at your local CoderDojo (and you'll learn loads from the kids), or help in one of the many teach-an-older-person-computing things running up & down the country.

    We shouldn't really be encouraging such new developers to commit to open source projects so early. All you are doing is creating headaches for the maintainers.


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