How I Got a Big Tech Internship in Software Engineering (with no previous experience)

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So...I recently got a big tech internship in software engineering. I had no previous experience, so my “journey” to receiving my offer letter was definitely a combination of blessings, good planning, and hard work. I personally received a lot of guidance and help from wonderful people in my life, and now (as cliche as it may sound), I do want to give back by making this KZfaq video. I hope you enjoyed this video and found it helpful.
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1:58 - my CS background
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5:14 - how I did technical prep
9:53 - how I gained experience
12:35 - crafting my resume
13:52 - applying to internships & getting referrals
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My name is Ella and I'm currently studying computer science at the University of Toronto. On this channel, I mainly make videos relating to technology (software in particular). The main types of videos that I make are tech/software reviews, first impressions, comparisons, and discussions. I also occasionally make some other content relating to university and tech internships. If you've enjoyed your visit to my channel, please consider subscribing! 😄
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@murilosaade3920 3 жыл бұрын

Please don't delete this video because I will definitely use it in the future. Thank you very much!!

@luxraider5384 3 жыл бұрын

just download the video

@veganfoodtruck4829 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone who calmed me down over my weak resume and stated what I need to do. Thank you for this video. It was great

@TheyHurry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful video. It is really nice to see that I'm not the only one who would get depressed over not being able to solve a problem

@zarinaro 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is sooo good! Your videos about your experiences are so helpful and illuminating!! Definitely one of my favorite channels and I'm so happy that your community is growing so fast! I don't know if you're taking video suggestions, and I know everyone makes Notion videos nowadays, but I would really love to see your notion setup and the various ways you use it!

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I actually just filmed a notion video so it'll be coming very soon :)

@agusm7743 2 жыл бұрын

I really really love your channel, I like your reviews and as CS student I appreciate all this information as well

@Sanyu-Tumusiime 2 жыл бұрын

"i never heard back from any of them" i felt that that is me with job searching

@ariannaechanique1939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ella! This video was really informative…now onto working on some personal projects

@suvimala 3 жыл бұрын

Great and useful content. Thank you so much Ella. Keep up your wonderful work and good spirit.

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@robertorodas-herndon2314 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Incredibly helpful

@younesskhayour Жыл бұрын

Your efforts are very much appreciated!

@rggndfw 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a MBA and found your channel, liked the content and subbed. I really like the ext Tab Closer, so handy.

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@yasminkamal-deen6008 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Ella!

@linxin329 2 жыл бұрын

Very well organized and spoken! Thank you

@mirthintylohitaditya1875 2 жыл бұрын

A new Subscriber to you!!! All the best for future videos Ella and make us informed and motivated like this😍

@xt248 3 жыл бұрын

a really detailed and helpful video! thanks for sharing this :)

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hebronmekuria-student4762 2 жыл бұрын

Good job, your hard work really paid off!

@rayhanachmadarmand9577 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much really good info for my technical interview!

@joycereychellcruz3364 2 жыл бұрын

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@benjamintao7474 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. It is April now, the same date u start your prep, but I am already overwhelmed by the those machine projects that the school gave me. Wish I have time to do those preps.😵‍💫

@zalieahmad6639 Жыл бұрын

Go Ella Go! 👏🏻👏🏻

@Trying_todo_better 2 жыл бұрын

wow this was a excellent video... all the things you did it in detail .... here i was feeling hopeless being a IT student in the last year with no knowledge whatsoever and being a useless introvert(who cant talk).. lets try by learning Data structure again 💪💪💪

@js-cm8ni 3 жыл бұрын

Found this to be helpful !

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

So glad!

@yaolin6014 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!!

@CreatedbyEllaYT 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@shreyuum 2 жыл бұрын

it was insightful. thankyou.

@victorianjeri1000 3 жыл бұрын

Very valuable video, thank you!

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lornalinn8868 2 жыл бұрын

might be late to see this but this is sooo helpful

@akshaychavan5511 2 жыл бұрын

This is best!

@COSMOS_Legend Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Hopefully will be able to land internship on big tech.

@user-jm4ci2wq9d 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@mengyugao8050 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Liked and subbed.

@Jason_Lucero 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ella, I just finished my first year and got a faang offer... your tips helped out a lot! Knowing full stack helped out a ton haha. Congrats on your internship! I really have been enjoying your videos, greetings from cali

@chanelthesheep9443 3 жыл бұрын

No way congrats!!! Did u have any basic in coding before starting uni?

@Jason_Lucero 3 жыл бұрын

@@chanelthesheep9443 hey, thanks! No I did not. But, i definitely took advantage of the quarantine to study as if my life depended on it... If i had to estimate probably over 500 hours coding... I have no friends haha.

@chanelthesheep9443 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jason_Lucero woah the efforts definitely pays off 👏 🙌 I'm starting uni and already panicking over internships lol had absolutely zero experience about coding (and computer) in general 🤣🤣🤣

@Jason_Lucero 3 жыл бұрын

@@chanelthesheep9443 awesome, u want some tips on how to get started? I was also lost and had to do a lot of experimenting to get where I did. If u want u could dm me maybe?

@fuq1735 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jason_Lucero Do you have any recommendation for courses on data structures & algorithms? The one that Ella showed only had a free trial but if you know any, I'd appreciate it!

@arjay_2002 3 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy you already have internships just in second yesr

@leah1602 3 жыл бұрын

Hello ella, you are the best, what extracurricular activities do you recommend me to do.🙂

@SB-qt8qj Жыл бұрын

Really good video, I'm currently structuring my cv as I have no experience, in the work experience section would it be a good idea to replace that with relevant projects?

@AEYEWOLF 3 жыл бұрын

kind young lady with a good heart

@DC-se3vr Жыл бұрын

Okay I’m buying this book 📕

@May16Joe 3 жыл бұрын

You'll make good $$$ once you graduate, good job!

@abhayc576 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m not sure if you’re replying to comments on this video. However, I’ll just ask, were you doing your Data structure and algorithms review / online course during the summer between your 2nd and 3rd year? I’m at a Canadian university myself and still only in first year. Hope to learn lots of new things.

@_Luket 2 жыл бұрын

social anxitey part 😂I can relate

@ryanfang3413 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ella, what mic did you use for this recording?

@bigboi6275 3 жыл бұрын

thank

@LifewithSattars Жыл бұрын

Hey please reply, what programming language did you practice the technical interview for?

@leecharlie2513 3 жыл бұрын

Are there a lot of UofT students that can get internship in the US? I heard the J1 visa might be a hassle and even the large tech companies like FANG don’t like it? It cost a lot to sponsor J1?

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

I think most students from UofT stay in Canada for internships. However, I actually think that larger tech companies are more willing to sponsor visas than smaller ones since they have more funds. For my internship, although it is US based and the majority of the people who I've met so far go to American universities, I've also met a good amount of people who go to a Canadian uni.

@leecharlie2513 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreatedbyEllaYT Just think of a social security number related question. If it is all remote now for internship, how can first-time intern cross the border and apply for social security number in the US? I think the company will need social security number in order to add intern student in the payroll, right?

@theunboxer3964 3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@jessereremoana9226 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting me black Encyclopaedia bk, & install them in my Living room, keep them clean & Ventilated

@Ellesappellejejeje 3 жыл бұрын

Which coding language did you learn??

@Sanyu-Tumusiime 2 жыл бұрын

she's at U of T also like just getting the interveiw is impossible how tf to get the interview? they keep ghosting me after applying

@saarauthmaan4761 2 жыл бұрын

What do you recommend if you have no experience formal or otherwise what should I learn to land an internship

@horacemarian4584 3 жыл бұрын

random question where's your necklace frommm?

@DC-se3vr Жыл бұрын

Whenever I get stuck on a code and I’m not sure what I did wrong I always asked for help. I would have someone review it, or I would put the question in google.

@jamesnam918 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! What was your grade in grade 12 to get into U of T?? I am a grade 11 student trying to get into schools like UofT and UBC. Any Ap classes?

@CreatedbyEllaYT 3 жыл бұрын

I did take many AP classes. I got straight As in high school except for 2nd semester of 12th grade when senioritis struck me lol

@jamesnam918 3 жыл бұрын

@@CreatedbyEllaYT did you have higher than 94% average to get into UofT? Also are you in Saint George campus?

@jaffarkeikei4323 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Ella👏 did you literally skipped CSC108? Never had computer science before but I'll be joining uoft in Jan, wish me luck

@ashwinraghunath4453 2 жыл бұрын

How's it going there? 😄

@jaffar7464 2 жыл бұрын

@@ashwinraghunath4453 It's going great!

@ashwinraghunath4453 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaffar7464 awesome. All the best for the rest of semesters 😄 I'm moving to Canada for masters at Concordia this September BTW 😄

@jaffar7464 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh super!! You'll have a great time in here Ashwin:)

@SweatySockGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Its not going to well for me :( cs post

@mahekharwani7274 Жыл бұрын

Hey, which language would you suggest to learn data structures and algorithms in?

@radubutoi2065 Жыл бұрын

100% python

@timelimitexceeded0 3 жыл бұрын

she is so sweet

@aaayush1051 2 жыл бұрын

dude ngl she looks like blackpink jennie !!

@Ryan_Revier 2 жыл бұрын

I got graduate and still making money on my own without any sponsorship..

@wonrei 2 жыл бұрын

i dont know why i watch videos from software engineers. I just got an internship in help desk no experience also but I did failed a lot of interviews

@Sanyu-Tumusiime 2 жыл бұрын

for someone with no college like me it's impossible way too competitive i think im just gonna give up

@ryang9802 2 жыл бұрын

it’s definitely possible to get into tech without a college degree! a degree can give you an edge but experience and technical skills are still more valued. i know that’s at least the case for the united states. watch people who were self taught and get tips from them! DONT give up.