Computing Sciences provides students with an excellent basis for a variety of careers. Possible careers include programming, system analysis and design, and maintenance, management and user support of software in areas such as business, science, engineering, and computer systems. Computing Sciences houses ABET-accredited programs that meet the strict quality standards set by the computing profession.
Recommendations for Computing Sciences (CIS and CSC) Majors
Students are exploring who they are, what they are interested in, if they are in the right major, and what potential career paths exist.
Take a Career Interest Survey in APS Course
Attend “Careers in Computing” event and “Networking Lunch”
Attend career-related talks
Join Eagle Connect
Begin working on résumé
Order business cards from Career Services
Earn good grades and find mentors
Consider joining the Computing Sciences Club and the Brockport Women in Technology Club
Students begin developing a professional demeanor, learning career options, and participating in activities relevant to the profession.
Attend “Careers in Computing” event and “Networking Lunch”
Attend career-related talks
Participate in local IT employer site visits and on-campus presentations
Seek work on campus with BITS and/or the web development team
Join the Computing Sciences Club and the Brockport Women in Technology Club
Sign up for independent study/research project
Seek an internship
Consider attending the “Careers for the Common Good Fair” and the “Jobs and Internship Fair”
Apply for Scholarships and Awards
Students complete opportunities to distinguish themselves from others through research, internships, volunteer work, study abroad, etc.
Attend “Careers in Computing” event and “Networking Lunch”
Attend career-related talks
Network with alumni about possible opportunities
Participate in local IT employer site visits and on-campus presentations
Continue developing résumé for the IT industry
Explore placing your résumé on relevant websites and LinkedIn
Work with Career Services on interviewing skills
Sign up for CSC 486: Junior/Senior Seminar
Acquire skills to “ace the coding interview.”
Seek an internship
Students refine their job materials, focus on professional networking, and practice interviewing for entry into the job market.
Attend “Careers in Computing” event and “Networking Lunch”
Attend career-related talks
Network with alumni about opportunities, and have résumé ready to deliver
Continue developing interviewing skills, including for the “coding interview”
Sign up for CSC 486: Junior/Senior Seminar
Create a reference list
Search for jobs in desired field using online resources like Indeed
Network with faculty and Career Services for job leads
