In March 2012, we had put up a post advising ECE students, about job opportunities in the US. Today, let’s talk about something related but slightly different: while you are waiting for an admit or preparing for an MS, you can use the time to build useful skill sets. If you are an engineer who would like to explore options in software development, you could think about the area of web-development and related technologies.
Web development specialization: Making an educated choice in operating system technologies and related skills
If you are a wannabe web developer, picking the right skill sets is key to a successful career. Once you have chosen the web development skills you want to acquire, there are many ways to develop them:
- extra “private” courses or certifications
- regular college and work-related project work
- ad hoc additional projects at college / work
(The latter two will also allow a hands-on tangible demonstration of your skills.)
The question is “what web development skills should you focus on?”