2) Course Selection That Actually Matters
Picking classes with:
Classes that end with a final project instead of a final exam are gold. You can put these projects on your Resume or GitHub. They prove you can solve real-world problems.
Employers in the US don't just want to know what you know. They want to know what you can do with other people. Look for classes that offer these three things:
Project
Classes that end with a final project instead of a final exam are gold. You can put these projects on your Resume or GitHub. They prove you can solve real-world problems.
Presentations
In the US, "soft skills" are just as important as technical skills. Classes that force you to speak in front of others help you lose your fear. This makes you much better at interviewing later on.
Team collaboration
Most US jobs happen in teams. Classes with group work teach you how to handle different personalities and deadlines. This is the #1 thing recruiters look for when they ask, "Tell me about a time you had a conflict in a team."
Resources
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