Which is a better options

Hollister11 · 21-03-2014 09:08PM #1

I'm looking to do computing in college. In 4th year you have to pick a specialist area. The two in interested in is software specialist or cloud computing specialist.

Which would give you better carter options with top companies like google or Microsoft

STEINBERG · 21-03-2014 09:28PM

Pick something that you enjoy doing for yourself firstly,, something you have a passion for and you enjoy doing. Don't just go pick something because it is now trendy in said company......

CreepingDeath · 21-03-2014 09:52PM

I wouldn't necessarily hold up Microsoft or Google as the best employers.

From what I hear, Google is tough to get into with 5 interviews, then everyone is so good in there that career opportunities are hard to come by.
Also, you may end up in some support position expected to be available nights/weekends etc.

Microsoft... I imagine all the interesting development is done in the US, and they just route their funds through Ireland for tax purposes.

Sometimes as a graduate, working in a small company means you perform more roles and more responsibility. If you walk into a large established software house, you're pigeon holed into minor roles.

So I agree, go with what interests you.

riclad · 21-03-2014 11:18PM

I read article, about working at google,
AT least in the us ,it seems you are expected to work most weekends,
not a great work life balance .
its not really a 9-5 job.
Some people are working there as contractors, and are looked down on by the other staff.
MY advice is study what you are interested in, and you ,ll get a job anyway.
BASED on your degree, and qualifications etc

Hollister11 · 21-03-2014 11:24PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I prefer making softer ware so ill probably stick with that. I just taught because cloud completing is on the rise that it would be better. I haven't even started the course so it's a long way off I was just researching it today

Harold Finch · 22-03-2014 05:27AM

Cloud will be a $107bn industry by 2017

http://www.techcentral.ie/cloud-will-be-a-107bn-industry-by-2017/

riclad · 22-03-2014 02:34PM

GOOD programmers, will always be in demand.
if you are filling out an application. for a job, training course ,maybe use a spell checker .
There,s a few basic spelling mistakes in your posts in this thread.
For google the interview is as important as your cv,
they are looking for people who are very smart ,
they do various tests on job seekers,
like iq tests,
they are looking for more than a basic programmer.

maki · 22-03-2014 02:50PM

riclad wrote: »

GOOD programmers, will always be in demand.
if you are filling out an application. for a job, training course ,maybe use a spell checker .
There,s a few basic spelling mistakes in your posts in this thread.
For google the interview is as important as your cv,
they are looking for people who are very smart ,
they do various tests on job seekers,
like iq tests,
they are looking for more than a basic programmer.

Sweet sweet irony.

And no, they don't do IQ tests. Where do you get this nonsense from?

Harold Finch · 22-03-2014 04:14PM

Googles interview process is bullsh1t.

Their stupid questions don't tell them a damn thing about you. They can afford to mess people around is all.

Which is a better options

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