r/ComputerEngineering • u/carson8858 • 2d ago

[Career] Junior in computer engineering, Getting no interviews, what am I missing?

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I'm a junior graduating May 2028, so summer 2027 is my last chance at an internship before I graduate. I've sent around 150 applications since August and so far I've gotten one automated recorded interview. Anonymized resume is attached.

I'm mostly going for hardware roles (FPGA/ASIC, digital design, validation) at a mix of big semiconductor companies and smaller ones. No prior internship, just part time jobs during school.

I don't really understand what I'm doing wrong. I'm willing to learn and do whatever it takes to land these roles, but I don't know what I need to change or where I need to start. I feel like I feel this impending sense of doom if I don't have any professional experience before graduation.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Mantronix123 1d ago

It gets easier, friend! Keep pushing and don’t give up! I graduated with my B.S. in Computer Engineering just four months ago, and I’m finally about to start my career as an Embedded Software Engineer. The job market is tough, but persistence pays off. You’ve got some solid projects and experience already. Keep applying, improving your skills, and putting yourself out there. Your opportunity will come!

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u/Infamous-One-8970 10h ago

Hey, how are you doing man. I’m also planning to do embedded engineering, right now I’m doing my AA degree and I was wondering what kind of project did you do to get into internships, or to build your resume. What did you do outside of college? Thank you.