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Re:Computer Science Graduates are the Least Employable in th... by Alan01252 on Friday November 02, 2012 @06:34PM (#4735114)
I find this figure hard to accept. £100k+ a year for a developer with no experience?

I've been doing software development for a while now, and know more than a few developers, and I guarantee you not one of them started on anywhere near £100k a year.

£100k a year is around what I know experienced contractual developers earn working for big Canary Wharf banks.

If this is true, then please let me know the name of the company and I'll apply right now.

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Re:Computer Science Graduates are the Least Employable in th... by crntaylor on Friday November 02, 2012 @06:42PM (#4735141)
That number includes bonus - but it's certainly accurate. These guys might have no commercial experience, but they certainly have plenty of programming experience (and are typically top 1 or 2 in their year at university).

I've emailed you the name of the company using the contact form on your website. We look forward to your application!

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Re:Computer Science Graduates are the Least Employable in th... by Alan01252 on Friday November 02, 2012 @06:57PM (#4735181)
Well you've successfully called my bluff....

Unfortunately I have no particular interest in that industry, and more importantly, if I'm honest, wouldn't have a chance of getting through the application stage.

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