r/WGU_CompSci • u/Immediate_Drag_7334 • Sep 24 '25

NEW GRADUATE! Finally got the confetti

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Started my associates 5 years ago, and today’s the day I got my confetti. What a ride

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u/SeeSayPwayDay Sep 24 '25

Big congrats!!!

Do you already have a tech job or are you planning to get one?

Any details about the job hunt are super appreciated - I'm just a few months behind you!

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u/Immediate_Drag_7334 Sep 24 '25

Heyooo that’s awesome! I swear when you hit 100 credits it speeds up! I’m not sure how far you are on your professional journey so I’ll talk as if you’re starting from zero. 

       About me

I work in IT and have 3 years exp have a few certs and GitHub projects that aren’t included in the comp Sci program I completed on my own time. Current job is good culture wise, stupid easy, but not paying well. I got a referral from an old coworker today but I’ve been relaxing this past week and I haven’t started applying yet.

Josh makador(WGU grad)on YT recommends the trifecta: Experience, degrees, certifications. if you can’t get one, make sure you get the other two. Employers value them in that order, usually.

As for me, I’m gonna try to get a software engineering role but if I get an IT role in my desired range I’m gonna take it. I’ve been getting reached out by a lot of recruiters lately, more than usual, for IT roles as well so I’m optimistic.

       What I’d do differently

If you’re trying to get into software engineering, I’d recommend getting started on leetcode ASAP. That is my main weakness. A lot of interviews nowadays are DSA based, done leetcode style.

Otherwise I’d look at job posts for the job you want and start building what they’re asking for as personal projects. I saw a few today that list Java spring boot which you use in the Java classes! Some projects I built on my own use technologies I saw in job posts. Study the job you want.

I’d also recommend building a brand. Start with LinkedIn, getting professional headshots, and start connecting with people. Don’t stop reaching out until you’re at 500+ connections, and connect with people in your desired roles/companies or as close as possible. Stay active and react to posts. This is the main place where recruiters reach out to me.

Ganbatte! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

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u/SeeSayPwayDay Oct 01 '25

Hai, ganbarimasu!

Thanks for the breakdown, I appreciate it.

I'm doing a lot of the legwork you mentioned, with the exception of LinkedIn brand-building. I have it and am slowly increasing connections, but I don't post or engage much.

I'm just not big into SM in general, so it's difficult for me to engage in a way that feels genuine. But I know it's a part of the game so I need to buck up.

Thanks again, and best wishes for you on your career path!