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by turtleyacht 11 days ago
As a junior, round out the rest of CS with practica like formal methods, operating systems, compilers, or even (simulated) quantum computing. Volunteer in the labs for light website duty and software "practice" (source control, automated builds, CI pipelines).

As a pivot, consider mechatronics (engineering) and business. You've already acquired the bulk of computer science ideas; domain knowledge (for yourself) is important: electronics & feedback control systems, accounting & business plans.

Unsure how the pivot will work since you're already three years in, though. Internships would be good this year and the next.

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What is the end goal of an intership if it is for a career that will be dead?
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