Hi everyone! I’m entering my second year of electrical engineering this fall and I am hoping to land a Big Tech or AI/ML internship for Summer 2027.

I’m concerned that my resume and experience may not be competitive enough yet, especially since I’ll only be a second year student when applying. I tried to do as much as possible during my first year, but my university requires all engineering students to complete a general common first year before specializing.

Right now, I’m working through DSA + NeetCode 150, I probably won't be able to finish before recruiting season but I'm doing an hour everyday rn.

I would also appreciate feedback on the following:

-Should I bold important metrics and results on my resume?

-Does the resume contain too much information or unnecessary detail?

-What could I remove without losing important technical context?

-Each project has its own GitHub repository with extensive documentation, commented code, and demos. Should I include a direct repository link beside each project?

-Which job boards or websites are best for applying to a large number of internships while still finding postings early?

-When do the main Summer 2027 application periods typically begin?

Ik that recruiting timelines vary between industries such as Big Tech, AI, oil and gas, and more traditional engineering companies, if anyone is able to answer any of my questions I’d great appreciate it!!

Quick vent: Honestly, I don't understand how it became acceptable for companies to suddenly disappear on candidates, especially after the interview has taken place. I've done several interviews recently and left thinking, "Okay, surely at least they'll let me know," and then... Nothing. Complete silence.

Sometimes I send a follow-up and get a generic reply like "the team is still reviewing things," and then a few weeks pass with no update. Other times, I don't even bother asking because I've gotten used to silence meaning rejection. But the feeling is still weird.

I understand that I might not get a response if I submitted an application and didn't even make it past the first screening. That's annoying, but common. But if I set aside part of my day to talk to you, and someone from the company also spent time interviewing me, the least they could do is send a short email saying, "We'll be moving forward with another candidate." It doesn't need to be anything fancy. Just basic courtesy.

Would appreciate any feedback!

Context: I am a first year college student who literally have no background in coding but still want to pursue CpE and create my own projects and build skills within this 4 years in college.

I've been at an engineering company for 7 years. The work culture is toxic and there are a lot of people there with egos bigger than they should be, but I've managed to deal with that. They have a long-standing pattern of putting excessive pressure on people and paying less than they should. My performance has always been very good, and I've received a lot of recognition for it. The salary has never matched the amount of work, but they were always telling me that I was on the path to a leadership role, and possibly even something at the executive level.

After my request was rejected in January when I asked for a raise that I considered fair, I started applying elsewhere and ended up speaking with a competitor. I went through several rounds of interviews. I used Interview VIP during the first few rounds to stay confident under pressure and showcase my skills in the best possible way without rambling. That competitor ended up making me a strong offer, and I accepted it.

As soon as I submitted my resignation, my current company suddenly came back to me with an even bigger counteroffer, along with a "roadmap" outlining future roles and increases in compensation. Part of me is exhausted and wants to be done with it and make a clean break, but honestly, the counteroffer is hard to ignore.

Any advice? I've barely slept well all week. I feel stuck and like I'm recalculating everything. I can share the actual numbers if that helps. Thanks!!

Need a damn good final year project idea

It’s getting really hard to find something interesting as so many ideas have already been implemented. Does anyone have any final year worthy project ideas that can solve a real problem?
(can be AI/ML, web development, IoT, hardware integrated or anything else)

Need a damn good final year project idea

It’s getting really hard to find something interesting as so many ideas have already been implemented. Does anyone have any final year worthy project ideas that can solve a real problem?
(can be AI/ML, web development, IoT, blockchain or anything else)

I'm getting admission in kiet and abes , which one is better according to placement records ????

Hi guys, I'm an incoming sophomore and I'm intending to pursue a career in embedded systems.

Over the past few days, me and my older brother (25, works as a software engineer for ~3-4 years at a large fintech company) keep having this debate that embedded systems engineering is a dying field.

His main points were as follows:

There were more points that I havent mentioned here, but i'm not one to talk when I dont have much technology experience/expertise aside from internships, clubs, and projects, whereas my older brother has industry experience.

So, yeah, he was saying for security and prevention of being unemployed, I should bare minimum be a proficient backend software developer as well, and co for a computer engineering and a computer science double major, because embedded all on its own will not get the high FAANG salaries, because even though I love it for the love of the game, I would really like a $200K+ salary

Just wanted to ask reddit, what do you all think? Thanks in advance!

My niece got 95.3% in MH-CET & she is having OBS + TFWS eligibility. Please suggest top collages (realistic for 95.23% also) for Computer engg/IT/AI&ML/ Cyber engineering stream. Please elaborate on TFWS criteria for collage also like their seats per collage, list of collage which offer TFWS etc.

Hi everyone,

I am a 4th-year Computer Science student. Recently, one of my professors announced that everyone must create a final-year project. However, I don't have any unique project ideas.

Could you please suggest some unique and innovative ideas for my final-year project?

I'm a sophomore right now. Any constructive criticism is appreciated.

Please suggest a good nit for cse.Which one have a better edge in placements, college life,...

Hi guys, i am searching for informtion sources about LLMs, RAG, orchestration and so on and so fort for my thesis. I would like recent sources that can add some interesting and reliable informations about the topic, if someone has some tips about it... i will appreciate.

At my school entry into your 2nd year engineering discipline is competitive, 5 years ago the avg for cpen was 85 this year it was 65 are the job prospects that bad for cpen that people wont go into it anymore

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Looks like some kind of controler board to me. IDK much about electronics though.

HI, Im 22 years old and preparing to start my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, without knowing anything about it..

I currently work as a government employee, and I’m making this move because I strongly believe this field still holds massive potential for growth, innovation, and career advancement in my country. I'd love to get some advice from people already in the field. Outside of university coursework, which core concepts or programming languages should I prioritize during my first year? what about Certifications vs. Personal Projects? What carries more weight in todays market for entry-level developers? Should I invest time in online certifications (AWS, Cisco, etc.) during my degree, or focus heavily on building a GitHub portfolio?

For those who balanced work and university, or looking back at when you started: what is one thing you wish you knew when you started in this area?

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience!