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I'm going into my last year and a half of school at Georgia Tech as a Computer Science major and I was recently approached by a Big Tech Silicon Valley company about pursuing a software internship opportunity there.
I applied for the internship before, but was rejected before interviewing. They apparently kept some tabs on me and got in touch with me last week. The recruiter gave me a call and got to know me a bit before encouraging me to apply again in a few weeks, heavily implying that I would me moved into the interview rounds.
Like many Big Tech Silicon Valley companies, they have a long and arduous interview process (8-10 weeks long) consisting of 4-5 technical interviews, plus other behavioral interviews. I obviously respect this company and would love the chance to intern there and possibly start my career there after college, but to be adequately prepared for the interview I essentially have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks. School is about to start, and I'm taking some pretty advanced and difficult classes this semester. I'm worried that I won't have the time to dedicate to preparing for the interviews fully, and that I'll either do poorly in classes or on the interview, both of which would result in me not getting the internship.
Now to the question. Would it be considered "rude"—or would it burn any bridges—to call the recruiter I've been in touch with and tell them respectfully that I won't be applying? I'm in serious doubt that I'll be able to balance both school and studying for the interviews. I'd like to respect their time and my time and prepare for the interview correctly.
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I'm going into my last year and a half of school at Georgia Tech as a Computer Science major and I was recently approached by a Big Tech Silicon Valley company about pursuing a software internship opportunity there.
I applied for the internship before, but was rejected before interviewing. They apparently kept some tabs on me and got in touch with me last week. The recruiter gave me a call and got to know me a bit before encouraging me to apply again in a few weeks, heavily implying that I would me moved into the interview rounds.
Like many Big Tech Silicon Valley companies, they have a long and arduous interview process (8-10 weeks long) consisting of 4-5 technical interviews, plus other behavioral interviews. I obviously respect this company and would love the chance to intern there and possibly start my career there after college, but to be adequately prepared for the interview I essentially have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks. School is about to start, and I'm taking some pretty advanced and difficult classes this semester. I'm worried that I won't have the time to dedicate to preparing for the interviews fully, and that I'll either do poorly in classes or on the interview, both of which would result in me not getting the internship.
Now to the question. Would it be considered "rude"—or would it burn any bridges—to call the recruiter I've been in touch with and tell them respectfully that I won't be applying? I'm in serious doubt that I'll be able to balance both school and studying for the interviews. I'd like to respect their time and my time and prepare for the interview correctly.
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Another option is to do the interview. You never know how well you'll do, even without 5 weeks of prep
– alexdriedger
13 hours ago
18
I'd suggest you do the interview but don't waste time cramming. Interviewing is a skill - take this opportunity to practice.
– James
12 hours ago
4
Do the interview, even if you don't get it, it won't likely be held against you for more than a year, and then, only at that specific company. I know many seasoned, senior engineers who go on those all the time and fail them. Like other comments and answers have said, interviewing is a skill, get the cracking the coding interview book, do some of the exercises, be affable when there. That's it. When I was in college, I used to think everything was my one shot, it's not. Most reasonable people in the industry get multiple shots to prove themselves and everyone fails multiple times.
– Matt
12 hours ago
10
"I have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks" - which implies you didn't actually learn it the first time around, you just did the minimum to get a grade from each course as you went along. You just discovered that taking shortcuts in life has consequences! If you can't remember much about your first degree, you will probably do badly in your future classes anyway, unless they are as worthless from the point of view of educating you as the first degree was.
– alephzero
9 hours ago
add a comment |
I'm going into my last year and a half of school at Georgia Tech as a Computer Science major and I was recently approached by a Big Tech Silicon Valley company about pursuing a software internship opportunity there.
I applied for the internship before, but was rejected before interviewing. They apparently kept some tabs on me and got in touch with me last week. The recruiter gave me a call and got to know me a bit before encouraging me to apply again in a few weeks, heavily implying that I would me moved into the interview rounds.
Like many Big Tech Silicon Valley companies, they have a long and arduous interview process (8-10 weeks long) consisting of 4-5 technical interviews, plus other behavioral interviews. I obviously respect this company and would love the chance to intern there and possibly start my career there after college, but to be adequately prepared for the interview I essentially have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks. School is about to start, and I'm taking some pretty advanced and difficult classes this semester. I'm worried that I won't have the time to dedicate to preparing for the interviews fully, and that I'll either do poorly in classes or on the interview, both of which would result in me not getting the internship.
Now to the question. Would it be considered "rude"—or would it burn any bridges—to call the recruiter I've been in touch with and tell them respectfully that I won't be applying? I'm in serious doubt that I'll be able to balance both school and studying for the interviews. I'd like to respect their time and my time and prepare for the interview correctly.
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edited 5 mins ago
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I'm going into my last year and a half of school at Georgia Tech as a Computer Science major and I was recently approached by a Big Tech Silicon Valley company about pursuing a software internship opportunity there.
I applied for the internship before, but was rejected before interviewing. They apparently kept some tabs on me and got in touch with me last week. The recruiter gave me a call and got to know me a bit before encouraging me to apply again in a few weeks, heavily implying that I would me moved into the interview rounds.
Like many Big Tech Silicon Valley companies, they have a long and arduous interview process (8-10 weeks long) consisting of 4-5 technical interviews, plus other behavioral interviews. I obviously respect this company and would love the chance to intern there and possibly start my career there after college, but to be adequately prepared for the interview I essentially have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks. School is about to start, and I'm taking some pretty advanced and difficult classes this semester. I'm worried that I won't have the time to dedicate to preparing for the interviews fully, and that I'll either do poorly in classes or on the interview, both of which would result in me not getting the internship.
Now to the question. Would it be considered "rude"—or would it burn any bridges—to call the recruiter I've been in touch with and tell them respectfully that I won't be applying? I'm in serious doubt that I'll be able to balance both school and studying for the interviews. I'd like to respect their time and my time and prepare for the interview correctly.
interviewing software-industry hiring-process recruitment hiring
interviewing software-industry hiring-process recruitment hiring
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Another option is to do the interview. You never know how well you'll do, even without 5 weeks of prep
– alexdriedger
13 hours ago
18
I'd suggest you do the interview but don't waste time cramming. Interviewing is a skill - take this opportunity to practice.
– James
12 hours ago
4
Do the interview, even if you don't get it, it won't likely be held against you for more than a year, and then, only at that specific company. I know many seasoned, senior engineers who go on those all the time and fail them. Like other comments and answers have said, interviewing is a skill, get the cracking the coding interview book, do some of the exercises, be affable when there. That's it. When I was in college, I used to think everything was my one shot, it's not. Most reasonable people in the industry get multiple shots to prove themselves and everyone fails multiple times.
– Matt
12 hours ago
10
"I have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks" - which implies you didn't actually learn it the first time around, you just did the minimum to get a grade from each course as you went along. You just discovered that taking shortcuts in life has consequences! If you can't remember much about your first degree, you will probably do badly in your future classes anyway, unless they are as worthless from the point of view of educating you as the first degree was.
– alephzero
9 hours ago
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6
Another option is to do the interview. You never know how well you'll do, even without 5 weeks of prep
– alexdriedger
13 hours ago
18
I'd suggest you do the interview but don't waste time cramming. Interviewing is a skill - take this opportunity to practice.
– James
12 hours ago
4
Do the interview, even if you don't get it, it won't likely be held against you for more than a year, and then, only at that specific company. I know many seasoned, senior engineers who go on those all the time and fail them. Like other comments and answers have said, interviewing is a skill, get the cracking the coding interview book, do some of the exercises, be affable when there. That's it. When I was in college, I used to think everything was my one shot, it's not. Most reasonable people in the industry get multiple shots to prove themselves and everyone fails multiple times.
– Matt
12 hours ago
10
"I have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks" - which implies you didn't actually learn it the first time around, you just did the minimum to get a grade from each course as you went along. You just discovered that taking shortcuts in life has consequences! If you can't remember much about your first degree, you will probably do badly in your future classes anyway, unless they are as worthless from the point of view of educating you as the first degree was.
– alephzero
9 hours ago
6
6
Another option is to do the interview. You never know how well you'll do, even without 5 weeks of prep
– alexdriedger
13 hours ago
Another option is to do the interview. You never know how well you'll do, even without 5 weeks of prep
– alexdriedger
13 hours ago
18
18
I'd suggest you do the interview but don't waste time cramming. Interviewing is a skill - take this opportunity to practice.
– James
12 hours ago
I'd suggest you do the interview but don't waste time cramming. Interviewing is a skill - take this opportunity to practice.
– James
12 hours ago
4
4
Do the interview, even if you don't get it, it won't likely be held against you for more than a year, and then, only at that specific company. I know many seasoned, senior engineers who go on those all the time and fail them. Like other comments and answers have said, interviewing is a skill, get the cracking the coding interview book, do some of the exercises, be affable when there. That's it. When I was in college, I used to think everything was my one shot, it's not. Most reasonable people in the industry get multiple shots to prove themselves and everyone fails multiple times.
– Matt
12 hours ago
Do the interview, even if you don't get it, it won't likely be held against you for more than a year, and then, only at that specific company. I know many seasoned, senior engineers who go on those all the time and fail them. Like other comments and answers have said, interviewing is a skill, get the cracking the coding interview book, do some of the exercises, be affable when there. That's it. When I was in college, I used to think everything was my one shot, it's not. Most reasonable people in the industry get multiple shots to prove themselves and everyone fails multiple times.
– Matt
12 hours ago
10
10
"I have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks" - which implies you didn't actually learn it the first time around, you just did the minimum to get a grade from each course as you went along. You just discovered that taking shortcuts in life has consequences! If you can't remember much about your first degree, you will probably do badly in your future classes anyway, unless they are as worthless from the point of view of educating you as the first degree was.
– alephzero
9 hours ago
"I have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks" - which implies you didn't actually learn it the first time around, you just did the minimum to get a grade from each course as you went along. You just discovered that taking shortcuts in life has consequences! If you can't remember much about your first degree, you will probably do badly in your future classes anyway, unless they are as worthless from the point of view of educating you as the first degree was.
– alephzero
9 hours ago
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Not rude at all. It would be slightly different if you'd applied in the immediate past, but as it was the recruiter who contacted you this time, you're more than entitled to say "thanks, but no thanks". Just say what you said here - that you wouldn't be able to do justice to both your degree and the interview - and no bridges will be burnt.
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Indeed, it's also worth pointing out that if they have enough replies of this nature, they might seriously start to worry about losing potentially great candidates to their interview process, and look into making it less arduous. Obviously as a candidate it's not your job to improve their interview process, but still worth pointing out!
– Muzer
19 hours ago
10
It's probably worth adding whether you'd be interested in similar opportunities in the future.
– Robin Bennett
16 hours ago
Why doesnt OP just wait to see if recruiter calls back? At that point you can decline. The fact that you got further in the process the second time is useful information.
– vikingsteve
13 hours ago
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People turn down opportunities all the time. The recruiter isn't going to give it a moments thought. They'll move onto another candidate.
Politely decline and thank them for their time.
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I feel inclined to reply as a fellow Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. I did one of these interviews, it involved a two-week bender abusing my ADD medications and studying probably 20 hours a day to prepare for a startup interview. I nailed the interview, but it was awful for my every aspect of my health imaginable (mental, social, emotional, physical). The best part is the startup started going down in flames about a week after I interviewed and based on the fact that they never responded to my e-mails or calls, it was evident I was no longer of interest to them. I've found the CTO on LinkedIn and it seems like to this day he has a new company every 3-6 months.
I took one of the less-prestigious co-ops. The pay wasn't terrible for a sophomore, but I made less than probably 90% of everyone else I knew in the co-op program. I got opportunities that I couldn't put a price tag on, however. As a CS major, I got my hands dirty in the embedded software world and I was essentially working on IoT before it had a name. It was a ton of fun and led to some contracting opportunities that helped pay for my schooling.
Your messaging is perfect, if this is something of interest, I would ask the recruiter to stay in touch. It is likely said recruiter only focuses on internships and won't be able to help directly when you graduate, but if you stay on good terms with them, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Georgia Tech is incredibly easy to burn out hardcore (I never finished my degree, long story). You are definitely keeping your priorities in order. Keep an open mind towards opportunities; there are some really cool lab opportunities you can get involved in. If they still do the VIP (vertically integrated projects) labs, they provide another opportunity to get involved with electrical engineering should that interest you.
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Not rude at all. It would be slightly different if you'd applied in the immediate past, but as it was the recruiter who contacted you this time, you're more than entitled to say "thanks, but no thanks". Just say what you said here - that you wouldn't be able to do justice to both your degree and the interview - and no bridges will be burnt.
answered yesterday
Philip KendallPhilip Kendall
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Indeed, it's also worth pointing out that if they have enough replies of this nature, they might seriously start to worry about losing potentially great candidates to their interview process, and look into making it less arduous. Obviously as a candidate it's not your job to improve their interview process, but still worth pointing out!
– Muzer
19 hours ago
10
It's probably worth adding whether you'd be interested in similar opportunities in the future.
– Robin Bennett
16 hours ago
Why doesnt OP just wait to see if recruiter calls back? At that point you can decline. The fact that you got further in the process the second time is useful information.
– vikingsteve
13 hours ago
add a comment |
Not rude at all. It would be slightly different if you'd applied in the immediate past, but as it was the recruiter who contacted you this time, you're more than entitled to say "thanks, but no thanks". Just say what you said here - that you wouldn't be able to do justice to both your degree and the interview - and no bridges will be burnt.
answered yesterday
Philip KendallPhilip Kendall
57.1k39 gold badges144 silver badges173 bronze badges
20
Indeed, it's also worth pointing out that if they have enough replies of this nature, they might seriously start to worry about losing potentially great candidates to their interview process, and look into making it less arduous. Obviously as a candidate it's not your job to improve their interview process, but still worth pointing out!
– Muzer
19 hours ago
10
It's probably worth adding whether you'd be interested in similar opportunities in the future.
– Robin Bennett
16 hours ago
Why doesnt OP just wait to see if recruiter calls back? At that point you can decline. The fact that you got further in the process the second time is useful information.
– vikingsteve
13 hours ago
add a comment |
Not rude at all. It would be slightly different if you'd applied in the immediate past, but as it was the recruiter who contacted you this time, you're more than entitled to say "thanks, but no thanks". Just say what you said here - that you wouldn't be able to do justice to both your degree and the interview - and no bridges will be burnt.
answered yesterday
Philip KendallPhilip Kendall
57.1k39 gold badges144 silver badges173 bronze badges
Not rude at all. It would be slightly different if you'd applied in the immediate past, but as it was the recruiter who contacted you this time, you're more than entitled to say "thanks, but no thanks". Just say what you said here - that you wouldn't be able to do justice to both your degree and the interview - and no bridges will be burnt.
answered yesterday
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Philip KendallPhilip Kendall
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Indeed, it's also worth pointing out that if they have enough replies of this nature, they might seriously start to worry about losing potentially great candidates to their interview process, and look into making it less arduous. Obviously as a candidate it's not your job to improve their interview process, but still worth pointing out!
– Muzer
19 hours ago
10
It's probably worth adding whether you'd be interested in similar opportunities in the future.
– Robin Bennett
16 hours ago
Why doesnt OP just wait to see if recruiter calls back? At that point you can decline. The fact that you got further in the process the second time is useful information.
– vikingsteve
13 hours ago
add a comment |
20
Indeed, it's also worth pointing out that if they have enough replies of this nature, they might seriously start to worry about losing potentially great candidates to their interview process, and look into making it less arduous. Obviously as a candidate it's not your job to improve their interview process, but still worth pointing out!
– Muzer
19 hours ago
10
It's probably worth adding whether you'd be interested in similar opportunities in the future.
– Robin Bennett
16 hours ago
Why doesnt OP just wait to see if recruiter calls back? At that point you can decline. The fact that you got further in the process the second time is useful information.
– vikingsteve
13 hours ago
20
20
Indeed, it's also worth pointing out that if they have enough replies of this nature, they might seriously start to worry about losing potentially great candidates to their interview process, and look into making it less arduous. Obviously as a candidate it's not your job to improve their interview process, but still worth pointing out!
– Muzer
19 hours ago
Indeed, it's also worth pointing out that if they have enough replies of this nature, they might seriously start to worry about losing potentially great candidates to their interview process, and look into making it less arduous. Obviously as a candidate it's not your job to improve their interview process, but still worth pointing out!
– Muzer
19 hours ago
10
10
It's probably worth adding whether you'd be interested in similar opportunities in the future.
– Robin Bennett
16 hours ago
It's probably worth adding whether you'd be interested in similar opportunities in the future.
– Robin Bennett
16 hours ago
Why doesnt OP just wait to see if recruiter calls back? At that point you can decline. The fact that you got further in the process the second time is useful information.
– vikingsteve
13 hours ago
Why doesnt OP just wait to see if recruiter calls back? At that point you can decline. The fact that you got further in the process the second time is useful information.
– vikingsteve
13 hours ago
add a comment |
People turn down opportunities all the time. The recruiter isn't going to give it a moments thought. They'll move onto another candidate.
Politely decline and thank them for their time.
answered yesterday
joeqwertyjoeqwerty
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People turn down opportunities all the time. The recruiter isn't going to give it a moments thought. They'll move onto another candidate.
Politely decline and thank them for their time.
answered yesterday
joeqwertyjoeqwerty
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People turn down opportunities all the time. The recruiter isn't going to give it a moments thought. They'll move onto another candidate.
Politely decline and thank them for their time.
answered yesterday
joeqwertyjoeqwerty
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People turn down opportunities all the time. The recruiter isn't going to give it a moments thought. They'll move onto another candidate.
Politely decline and thank them for their time.
answered yesterday
joeqwertyjoeqwerty
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answered yesterday
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I feel inclined to reply as a fellow Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. I did one of these interviews, it involved a two-week bender abusing my ADD medications and studying probably 20 hours a day to prepare for a startup interview. I nailed the interview, but it was awful for my every aspect of my health imaginable (mental, social, emotional, physical). The best part is the startup started going down in flames about a week after I interviewed and based on the fact that they never responded to my e-mails or calls, it was evident I was no longer of interest to them. I've found the CTO on LinkedIn and it seems like to this day he has a new company every 3-6 months.
I took one of the less-prestigious co-ops. The pay wasn't terrible for a sophomore, but I made less than probably 90% of everyone else I knew in the co-op program. I got opportunities that I couldn't put a price tag on, however. As a CS major, I got my hands dirty in the embedded software world and I was essentially working on IoT before it had a name. It was a ton of fun and led to some contracting opportunities that helped pay for my schooling.
Your messaging is perfect, if this is something of interest, I would ask the recruiter to stay in touch. It is likely said recruiter only focuses on internships and won't be able to help directly when you graduate, but if you stay on good terms with them, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Georgia Tech is incredibly easy to burn out hardcore (I never finished my degree, long story). You are definitely keeping your priorities in order. Keep an open mind towards opportunities; there are some really cool lab opportunities you can get involved in. If they still do the VIP (vertically integrated projects) labs, they provide another opportunity to get involved with electrical engineering should that interest you.
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I feel inclined to reply as a fellow Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. I did one of these interviews, it involved a two-week bender abusing my ADD medications and studying probably 20 hours a day to prepare for a startup interview. I nailed the interview, but it was awful for my every aspect of my health imaginable (mental, social, emotional, physical). The best part is the startup started going down in flames about a week after I interviewed and based on the fact that they never responded to my e-mails or calls, it was evident I was no longer of interest to them. I've found the CTO on LinkedIn and it seems like to this day he has a new company every 3-6 months.
I took one of the less-prestigious co-ops. The pay wasn't terrible for a sophomore, but I made less than probably 90% of everyone else I knew in the co-op program. I got opportunities that I couldn't put a price tag on, however. As a CS major, I got my hands dirty in the embedded software world and I was essentially working on IoT before it had a name. It was a ton of fun and led to some contracting opportunities that helped pay for my schooling.
Your messaging is perfect, if this is something of interest, I would ask the recruiter to stay in touch. It is likely said recruiter only focuses on internships and won't be able to help directly when you graduate, but if you stay on good terms with them, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Georgia Tech is incredibly easy to burn out hardcore (I never finished my degree, long story). You are definitely keeping your priorities in order. Keep an open mind towards opportunities; there are some really cool lab opportunities you can get involved in. If they still do the VIP (vertically integrated projects) labs, they provide another opportunity to get involved with electrical engineering should that interest you.
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I feel inclined to reply as a fellow Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. I did one of these interviews, it involved a two-week bender abusing my ADD medications and studying probably 20 hours a day to prepare for a startup interview. I nailed the interview, but it was awful for my every aspect of my health imaginable (mental, social, emotional, physical). The best part is the startup started going down in flames about a week after I interviewed and based on the fact that they never responded to my e-mails or calls, it was evident I was no longer of interest to them. I've found the CTO on LinkedIn and it seems like to this day he has a new company every 3-6 months.
I took one of the less-prestigious co-ops. The pay wasn't terrible for a sophomore, but I made less than probably 90% of everyone else I knew in the co-op program. I got opportunities that I couldn't put a price tag on, however. As a CS major, I got my hands dirty in the embedded software world and I was essentially working on IoT before it had a name. It was a ton of fun and led to some contracting opportunities that helped pay for my schooling.
Your messaging is perfect, if this is something of interest, I would ask the recruiter to stay in touch. It is likely said recruiter only focuses on internships and won't be able to help directly when you graduate, but if you stay on good terms with them, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Georgia Tech is incredibly easy to burn out hardcore (I never finished my degree, long story). You are definitely keeping your priorities in order. Keep an open mind towards opportunities; there are some really cool lab opportunities you can get involved in. If they still do the VIP (vertically integrated projects) labs, they provide another opportunity to get involved with electrical engineering should that interest you.
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answered 23 hours ago
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I feel inclined to reply as a fellow Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. I did one of these interviews, it involved a two-week bender abusing my ADD medications and studying probably 20 hours a day to prepare for a startup interview. I nailed the interview, but it was awful for my every aspect of my health imaginable (mental, social, emotional, physical). The best part is the startup started going down in flames about a week after I interviewed and based on the fact that they never responded to my e-mails or calls, it was evident I was no longer of interest to them. I've found the CTO on LinkedIn and it seems like to this day he has a new company every 3-6 months.
I took one of the less-prestigious co-ops. The pay wasn't terrible for a sophomore, but I made less than probably 90% of everyone else I knew in the co-op program. I got opportunities that I couldn't put a price tag on, however. As a CS major, I got my hands dirty in the embedded software world and I was essentially working on IoT before it had a name. It was a ton of fun and led to some contracting opportunities that helped pay for my schooling.
Your messaging is perfect, if this is something of interest, I would ask the recruiter to stay in touch. It is likely said recruiter only focuses on internships and won't be able to help directly when you graduate, but if you stay on good terms with them, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Georgia Tech is incredibly easy to burn out hardcore (I never finished my degree, long story). You are definitely keeping your priorities in order. Keep an open mind towards opportunities; there are some really cool lab opportunities you can get involved in. If they still do the VIP (vertically integrated projects) labs, they provide another opportunity to get involved with electrical engineering should that interest you.
edited 14 hours ago
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answered 23 hours ago
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Another option is to do the interview. You never know how well you'll do, even without 5 weeks of prep
– alexdriedger
13 hours ago
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I'd suggest you do the interview but don't waste time cramming. Interviewing is a skill - take this opportunity to practice.
– James
12 hours ago
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Do the interview, even if you don't get it, it won't likely be held against you for more than a year, and then, only at that specific company. I know many seasoned, senior engineers who go on those all the time and fail them. Like other comments and answers have said, interviewing is a skill, get the cracking the coding interview book, do some of the exercises, be affable when there. That's it. When I was in college, I used to think everything was my one shot, it's not. Most reasonable people in the industry get multiple shots to prove themselves and everyone fails multiple times.
– Matt
12 hours ago
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"I have to re-teach myself my entire degree in about 5 weeks" - which implies you didn't actually learn it the first time around, you just did the minimum to get a grade from each course as you went along. You just discovered that taking shortcuts in life has consequences! If you can't remember much about your first degree, you will probably do badly in your future classes anyway, unless they are as worthless from the point of view of educating you as the first degree was.
– alephzero
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