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Originally Posted by fuffalo
Thanks everyone for the input. My list of locations is growing.
Thanks for the tips Phan, I definitely will need to do some solid reviewing before any serious interviews I have to make sure I don't sound like an idiot  Do you work in the industry in Cali? Any good companies that aren't as big as the "major" companies you might want to suggest for that area? |
Yeah I work in the industry. You are probably going to be working on a H1 visa (as a intern, you aren't eligible for TN... I think) which costs $$, so you are better off with a big company who can sponsor you. A lot of good companies, its probably easier if you tell me which jobs/companies you are applying for and I can tell you what kind of questions they'll ask. (For HW... I don't know anything alot about SW, but all my roommates are in SW) I doubt they'd expect you to know board level design stuff (I assume thats what you mean by HW? and not particular fields?) so your introductory semiconductor classes, you should be solid... like those questions I asked above.
Ask your coop office if they have any connections, that would be the best bet for you. Thats usually the best entry way for a student at UofC, unless you have something particularly special. If you do... and want to make an impression at Google or Facebook, it would be better if you have something that is particularly special or makes you standout. Any patents you have, papers published, etc. First step is getting the interview (either by connection, or something special) ... next step is passing the phone interview, so be ready to backup your resume and answer some fundamental questions... if you pass that, the in person is where you will really be tested.