Hey guys,

I'm a Software Engineering student (finishing my 3rd year this semester), and I've had 2 internships so far.

Since this is my last one, I was pretty picky with where I applied, but I ended up getting an offer from all the companies I went to interview with.

Now what should I do:

1. Should I go with the company that is most likely to hire me again when I graduate? (Is it hard to find a position as a fresh graduate?)

2. Should I just go with the most interesting position

3. Should I go with the position that will add something completely different on my resume?

4. How beneficial would it be to have on my CV a project that I will start from scratch with a team?

I have about 6 offers from 4 different major companies (2 of the companies offered me a position at different departments)

This post was edited by IsraeliSoldier on Feb 11 2014 04:55pm

Create a stable algorithm that attaches a weight to each of your questions and determines the best match for you

But in all honesty if the team project sounds impressive and if you can present it on your resume in an interesting way, I would definitely add it on

I don't see the benefit in #3, I don't think being well-rounded is as important as being more sufficient in a specific area given that you enjoy it and find it interesting. ALthough I'm not sure about what you mean by "completely different".

Overall, I'd say if you do well enough, find the job interesting enough, and prove your passion for the internship, you'll be in a good position for them to consider hiring you which will put less weight on question # 1

This post was edited by oOn on Feb 11 2014 05:18pm

First off, Congradulations!

I asked a question similar to this one last night, and got a TON of feedback, both harsh and sound, but ALL constructive ^^ If you're interested in the read you can see it here:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=70161028&f=120

Since you're already a step ahead of me where I havn't had a shot at an internship yet, though we are all guaranteed one through our courses partners, I'll tell you what option I would choose among yours and try to explain why as best I can.

From what I've seen and heard, the industry is chalk full of bad coders. So I don't think you'll have trouble finding a position as a fresh graduate, especially if you've had several internships that went smoothly and didn't burn any bridges. (I fear this'll be my biggest challenge if I get too outspoken in the wrong ways)
I'd say go for what interests you, but also that which doesn't leave you working in a closed box. If you like new challenges, go for the third option, and the fourth option I would say probably looks great on a resume considering you'll be given experience in working on a project from it's inception. This is all advice coming from someone who hasn't set foot in the field yet. Take what you will ^^

Once again, congrats on all the offers and I wish you the best of luck in your career! Cheers!

Thanks man, always good to get some feedback!

I have until tomorrow to decide what position I'm gonna have to take so yeah!

Good luck with your internship ! They're freaking sweet!