Ask HN: What side projects landed you a job?

Re:Ask HN: What side projects landed you a job? by doublemint2203 on Sunday December 03, 2023 @05:31PM (#38511424)

Working on cubesat club for my university. Helped me get 2nd round internship interview @ Mr. Beast studios. not sure if this counts since internship + haven't got job yet, but I think it played a big role in helping me advance.

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Re:Ask HN: What side projects landed you a job? by logtempo on Sunday December 03, 2023 @07:58PM (#38512493)

Did a similar thing. I did a cubesat internship at some university (different from where I was), which played a role in getting a master and then an other internship at a lab working on a part of a scientific satellite to study Jupiter's moons (launched in 2023!).

And so on. It's crazy how pushing a series of little things can put you on the right path, especially early on life.

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Re:Ask HN: What side projects landed you a job? by doublemint2203 on Monday December 04, 2023 @11:39AM (#38519441)

Europa Clipper?

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Re:Ask HN: What side projects landed you a job? by carabiner on Monday December 04, 2023 @01:15AM (#38514200)

SpaceX hired most of the kids in the rocket club at my school. Certain companies care a lot about student club participation, especially if it's a leadership role.

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