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Discussion on: I'm a 17 year old university senior who's hyped about jumping into the computer science workforce && Ask me Anything!

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Mikol Aspinwall

So far, I've gotten the privilege to work with a Silicon Valley seed-stage startup, a traditional NGO, small business, and at my university. I love the thrill of the small startup; wearing so many hats on a daily basis is an exciting high-energy environment where I can constantly gain new skills while also contributing in a meaningful way.

and thank you!

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Laurie

Wonderful that you've been able to try so many different types of places! I wish that for everyone new to the industry. Whether it's while you're in school or in your first few jobs out, two things are most important.

  1. Try different sizes/types of companies
  2. Don't focus on what you're building, focus on who you're building it with. Your first few jobs the most important consideration (besides living wage/location) is who your senior resource is and whether they're afforded the time and resources to actively help you grow.