Re:I Automated My Job Application Process
by ghaff on Saturday December 28, 2024 @03:27PM
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Typically, undergrads aren't publishing papers. I did co-author a paper in grad school though it was irrelevant to my eventual job.
Most people are looking at whether you just went to (whatever they consider) a top tier university.
Re:I Automated My Job Application Process
by the_snooze on Saturday December 28, 2024 @03:55PM
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Absolutely, it's very rare for an undergrad to be on a paper. But that's what makes it such a strong signal: it shows they had the grit and maturity to contribute to a research effort to completion, in a team with people more experienced than they are. In an interview, it gives them something non-trivial to talk about and be proud of. That's very likely a strong junior candidate.
Re:I Automated My Job Application Process
by ghaff on Saturday December 28, 2024 @06:57PM
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There are a ton of things you might look at for a newly graduated undergrad beyond grades: research and other academic projects, sports teams, editor on a newspaper, etc.
Re:I Automated My Job Application Process
by throwaway2037 on Sunday December 29, 2024 @03:37AM
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Why are sports teams important signals?
"School" is quite variable.
Weak signal: you only went to class and did OK in them.
Strong signal: you had an internship, or undergrad research experience, or part-time employment as a TA/tutor, or have a completed project to show off, or some kind of non-trivial community/group/club/fraternity leadership.
Really strong signal: you published a paper with someone I know and they recommend you to me.