Landing your first IT job right after school.
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BSCS or BSIT?
BSCS
Algorithms
Math
Thesis
BSIT
Networks
Systems
Capstone
Computer Science vs Information Technology course in the Philippines: what each teaches, subjects, careers, which is harder, and how to choose BSCS or BSIT.
Read articleFresh grad GitHub profile
Ana Reyes
Junior web dev, Cebu
A GitHub profile for fresh graduates that recruiters actually open: what they check first, a profile README sample, pinned repos and the mistakes to fix.
Read articleCapstone to portfolio piece
Capstone
120 pages
Case study
Turn your capstone project into a portfolio piece: get it into your own repo, deploy it, write a case study, record a demo and explain it in interviews.
Read articleTrainee offer and the bond
Before you sign
Bond period
Repay amount
Pro-rated?
Trainee batch
Associate engineers
How IT trainee programs in the Philippines work for fresh grads: where to find them, the hiring steps, what a training bond is, and what to ask before signing.
Read articleFrom OJT to a full-time IT job
OJT
Intern
Turn your OJT or internship into a full-time IT job: what to do in week one, how to document your work, how to ask for a return offer, and how to stay in touch.
Read articleFresh grad IT resume, no experience
Projects
Capstone
Built + shipped
Turn your capstone, OJT, org work and side projects into real experience on a fresh graduate IT resume, with before and after lines you can copy.
Read articleIs IT Oversaturated? An Honest Answer
Is IT oversaturated in the Philippines? It's crowded at the generic entry level, but people who can prove real skills still get hired. Here's how to stand out.
Read articleIT Jobs for Fresh Graduates
IT Support Trainee
Entry levelJunior QA Tester
Fresh gradsNOC Associate
No exp. neededThe entry level IT jobs for fresh graduates in the Philippines, how trainee programs and job fairs work, and a 60-day plan for after graduation.
Read articleNegotiating Your First IT Job Offer
How to read and start negotiating your first IT job offer in the Philippines: basic pay, allowances, 13th month, HMO, night diff, probation and bonds.
Read articleTechnical interview tips
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return n % 2 == 0
# test: is_even(4)
Technical interview tips for fresh graduates: coding exams, live coding manners, explaining your capstone, SQL questions, and what to do when you get stuck.
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