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KEY QUESTIONS
and ways to build experience
Before you choose Computer Science as your next career, you might want to consider these questions:
Financial
Is the cost of your tuition prohibitive to your desired lifestyle?
What is the expected salary range for this career
If you have taken out student loans, can you afford to
repay them on your expected salary?
Logistical
Am I willing to relocate to an area outside of Chicago?
Do I want to work in a start-up, academic, corporate, or
other environment?
Personal
Do I like to think critically, analyze, and solve problems?
Am I willing to put in some effort on math and science? Would I enjoy learning computer languages?
Would I enjoy dreaming up ways for computers and mobile devices to work better and do new things?
Do I like working on teams to tackle challenges?
Little to no experience? Some tips...
Freelance work at
Parker Dewey
or
Upwork
are also places to start looking for temporary project-based experiences.
Home
About This Field
Areas to specialize in & related careers
>
Careers in Gaming
Android Development
Links to career/CS-related websites
Professional organizations (great for exploration and job searching)
Industry trends
Salary
Getting You There
Key questions to consider about this career/major and ways to build experience
Loyola University Chicago programs, requirements, and resources
Graduate program information
Scholarship Information
Jobs/Internship Resources
Samples of job titles and companies that hire
Job search resources
Internships
Resumes and other job search correspondence
Networking & Alumni
Your Career Center
Workshops & career classes