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I'm an embedded software engineer and my company is having a RIF which is impacting at least half of the employees in my part of the organization. We are a very well known company and generally well respected. I started after graduation and by the time my release date rolls around I'll have a little over 2 years of working experience.
I have two releases under my belt and working on finishing up a third release this month with hopefully a fourth based on extensive work I did in the 3rd & 4th quarter of last year.
I'm honestly not sure where that puts me in terms of what jobs to look for after my tenure here. Am I experienced enough to go for a non-entry level, non new grad role? I figure that I'm too far away from my graduation date to be a new grad anymore and I've had two raises and bonuses in my time with my company already. I'm fearful that I won't be seen as competitive when going for the regular, non Sr. Software Engineer roles although I know I can accomplish any development task if given the opportunity.
Any advice from experienced folks would be incredibly welcome!
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asked Feb 14 '14 at 2:29
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I'm an embedded software engineer and my company is having a RIF which is impacting at least half of the employees in my part of the organization. We are a very well known company and generally well respected. I started after graduation and by the time my release date rolls around I'll have a little over 2 years of working experience.
I have two releases under my belt and working on finishing up a third release this month with hopefully a fourth based on extensive work I did in the 3rd & 4th quarter of last year.
I'm honestly not sure where that puts me in terms of what jobs to look for after my tenure here. Am I experienced enough to go for a non-entry level, non new grad role? I figure that I'm too far away from my graduation date to be a new grad anymore and I've had two raises and bonuses in my time with my company already. I'm fearful that I won't be seen as competitive when going for the regular, non Sr. Software Engineer roles although I know I can accomplish any development task if given the opportunity.
Any advice from experienced folks would be incredibly welcome!
software-industry job-search
asked Feb 14 '14 at 2:29
Sarah
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Jim G., Ricketyship, gnat, Rhys, CMW Feb 14 '14 at 13:20
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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With two years of experience I would not consider you to be "entry level".
– Benny Hill
Feb 14 '14 at 3:34
Hi @Sarah and welcome to the site, it's a bit unclear what it is you are asking, are you essentially asking 'How can I tell if I am still considered entry level?'
– Rhys
Feb 14 '14 at 8:41
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You are not considered entry level for most companies, however, larger corporations (ie, Microsoft/Apple/IBM etc) might still encourage you to apply via their "new grad" gateways. I was told by some that 2 years out was still acceptable.
– Miro
Feb 14 '14 at 14:11
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@JoeStrazzere This is an extremely good point. I can't go into finite details about the work I've done but I was able to take on some lead roles in my time already and many of my colleagues that I work with on a daily basis have 10-20 years of experience just at our company alone and I have certainly held my own on doing the same level as work as they have.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 16:55
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I honestly came into the role worried I wouldn't measure up or be good enough but I've met and exceeded all tasks. I don't consider myself amazing, however, but coworker & manager response shown that I've well exceeded expectations. On my current project my colleague didn't realize I graduated less than two years ago and thought I had been with the company for quite a while already due to my expertise. another expressed repeatedly extreme dismay and disgust that I'm getting cut, multiple times. He's been very impressed with the work I've done and also didn't realize I'm a recent grad.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 17:07
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I'm an embedded software engineer and my company is having a RIF which is impacting at least half of the employees in my part of the organization. We are a very well known company and generally well respected. I started after graduation and by the time my release date rolls around I'll have a little over 2 years of working experience.
I have two releases under my belt and working on finishing up a third release this month with hopefully a fourth based on extensive work I did in the 3rd & 4th quarter of last year.
I'm honestly not sure where that puts me in terms of what jobs to look for after my tenure here. Am I experienced enough to go for a non-entry level, non new grad role? I figure that I'm too far away from my graduation date to be a new grad anymore and I've had two raises and bonuses in my time with my company already. I'm fearful that I won't be seen as competitive when going for the regular, non Sr. Software Engineer roles although I know I can accomplish any development task if given the opportunity.
Any advice from experienced folks would be incredibly welcome!
software-industry job-search
asked Feb 14 '14 at 2:29
Sarah
244
I'm an embedded software engineer and my company is having a RIF which is impacting at least half of the employees in my part of the organization. We are a very well known company and generally well respected. I started after graduation and by the time my release date rolls around I'll have a little over 2 years of working experience.
I have two releases under my belt and working on finishing up a third release this month with hopefully a fourth based on extensive work I did in the 3rd & 4th quarter of last year.
I'm honestly not sure where that puts me in terms of what jobs to look for after my tenure here. Am I experienced enough to go for a non-entry level, non new grad role? I figure that I'm too far away from my graduation date to be a new grad anymore and I've had two raises and bonuses in my time with my company already. I'm fearful that I won't be seen as competitive when going for the regular, non Sr. Software Engineer roles although I know I can accomplish any development task if given the opportunity.
Any advice from experienced folks would be incredibly welcome!
software-industry job-search
asked Feb 14 '14 at 2:29
Sarah
244
edited Feb 14 '14 at 22:45
asked Feb 14 '14 at 2:29
Sarah
244
asked Feb 14 '14 at 2:29
Sarah
244
asked Feb 14 '14 at 2:29
Sarah
244
244
closed as unclear what you're asking by Jim G., Ricketyship, gnat, Rhys, CMW Feb 14 '14 at 13:20
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by Jim G., Ricketyship, gnat, Rhys, CMW Feb 14 '14 at 13:20
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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With two years of experience I would not consider you to be "entry level".
– Benny Hill
Feb 14 '14 at 3:34
Hi @Sarah and welcome to the site, it's a bit unclear what it is you are asking, are you essentially asking 'How can I tell if I am still considered entry level?'
– Rhys
Feb 14 '14 at 8:41
1
You are not considered entry level for most companies, however, larger corporations (ie, Microsoft/Apple/IBM etc) might still encourage you to apply via their "new grad" gateways. I was told by some that 2 years out was still acceptable.
– Miro
Feb 14 '14 at 14:11
1
@JoeStrazzere This is an extremely good point. I can't go into finite details about the work I've done but I was able to take on some lead roles in my time already and many of my colleagues that I work with on a daily basis have 10-20 years of experience just at our company alone and I have certainly held my own on doing the same level as work as they have.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 16:55
1
I honestly came into the role worried I wouldn't measure up or be good enough but I've met and exceeded all tasks. I don't consider myself amazing, however, but coworker & manager response shown that I've well exceeded expectations. On my current project my colleague didn't realize I graduated less than two years ago and thought I had been with the company for quite a while already due to my expertise. another expressed repeatedly extreme dismay and disgust that I'm getting cut, multiple times. He's been very impressed with the work I've done and also didn't realize I'm a recent grad.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 17:07
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With two years of experience I would not consider you to be "entry level".
– Benny Hill
Feb 14 '14 at 3:34
Hi @Sarah and welcome to the site, it's a bit unclear what it is you are asking, are you essentially asking 'How can I tell if I am still considered entry level?'
– Rhys
Feb 14 '14 at 8:41
1
You are not considered entry level for most companies, however, larger corporations (ie, Microsoft/Apple/IBM etc) might still encourage you to apply via their "new grad" gateways. I was told by some that 2 years out was still acceptable.
– Miro
Feb 14 '14 at 14:11
1
@JoeStrazzere This is an extremely good point. I can't go into finite details about the work I've done but I was able to take on some lead roles in my time already and many of my colleagues that I work with on a daily basis have 10-20 years of experience just at our company alone and I have certainly held my own on doing the same level as work as they have.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 16:55
1
I honestly came into the role worried I wouldn't measure up or be good enough but I've met and exceeded all tasks. I don't consider myself amazing, however, but coworker & manager response shown that I've well exceeded expectations. On my current project my colleague didn't realize I graduated less than two years ago and thought I had been with the company for quite a while already due to my expertise. another expressed repeatedly extreme dismay and disgust that I'm getting cut, multiple times. He's been very impressed with the work I've done and also didn't realize I'm a recent grad.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 17:07
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With two years of experience I would not consider you to be "entry level".
– Benny Hill
Feb 14 '14 at 3:34
With two years of experience I would not consider you to be "entry level".
– Benny Hill
Feb 14 '14 at 3:34
Hi @Sarah and welcome to the site, it's a bit unclear what it is you are asking, are you essentially asking 'How can I tell if I am still considered entry level?'
– Rhys
Feb 14 '14 at 8:41
Hi @Sarah and welcome to the site, it's a bit unclear what it is you are asking, are you essentially asking 'How can I tell if I am still considered entry level?'
– Rhys
Feb 14 '14 at 8:41
1
1
You are not considered entry level for most companies, however, larger corporations (ie, Microsoft/Apple/IBM etc) might still encourage you to apply via their "new grad" gateways. I was told by some that 2 years out was still acceptable.
– Miro
Feb 14 '14 at 14:11
You are not considered entry level for most companies, however, larger corporations (ie, Microsoft/Apple/IBM etc) might still encourage you to apply via their "new grad" gateways. I was told by some that 2 years out was still acceptable.
– Miro
Feb 14 '14 at 14:11
1
1
@JoeStrazzere This is an extremely good point. I can't go into finite details about the work I've done but I was able to take on some lead roles in my time already and many of my colleagues that I work with on a daily basis have 10-20 years of experience just at our company alone and I have certainly held my own on doing the same level as work as they have.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 16:55
@JoeStrazzere This is an extremely good point. I can't go into finite details about the work I've done but I was able to take on some lead roles in my time already and many of my colleagues that I work with on a daily basis have 10-20 years of experience just at our company alone and I have certainly held my own on doing the same level as work as they have.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 16:55
1
1
I honestly came into the role worried I wouldn't measure up or be good enough but I've met and exceeded all tasks. I don't consider myself amazing, however, but coworker & manager response shown that I've well exceeded expectations. On my current project my colleague didn't realize I graduated less than two years ago and thought I had been with the company for quite a while already due to my expertise. another expressed repeatedly extreme dismay and disgust that I'm getting cut, multiple times. He's been very impressed with the work I've done and also didn't realize I'm a recent grad.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 17:07
I honestly came into the role worried I wouldn't measure up or be good enough but I've met and exceeded all tasks. I don't consider myself amazing, however, but coworker & manager response shown that I've well exceeded expectations. On my current project my colleague didn't realize I graduated less than two years ago and thought I had been with the company for quite a while already due to my expertise. another expressed repeatedly extreme dismay and disgust that I'm getting cut, multiple times. He's been very impressed with the work I've done and also didn't realize I'm a recent grad.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 17:07
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Your level of experience is typically considered a "Junior Software Engineer". So that means that you have between 1 to 3 years experience and a firm grasp of the life cycle. If you look around online you will get a better sense of what is expected from someone with that title.
Hope that helps.
answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
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Your level of experience is typically considered a "Junior Software Engineer". So that means that you have between 1 to 3 years experience and a firm grasp of the life cycle. If you look around online you will get a better sense of what is expected from someone with that title.
Hope that helps.
answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
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Your level of experience is typically considered a "Junior Software Engineer". So that means that you have between 1 to 3 years experience and a firm grasp of the life cycle. If you look around online you will get a better sense of what is expected from someone with that title.
Hope that helps.
answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
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up vote
10
down vote
accepted
Your level of experience is typically considered a "Junior Software Engineer". So that means that you have between 1 to 3 years experience and a firm grasp of the life cycle. If you look around online you will get a better sense of what is expected from someone with that title.
Hope that helps.
answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
brwngrldev
530510
Your level of experience is typically considered a "Junior Software Engineer". So that means that you have between 1 to 3 years experience and a firm grasp of the life cycle. If you look around online you will get a better sense of what is expected from someone with that title.
Hope that helps.
answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
brwngrldev
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answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
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answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
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answered Feb 14 '14 at 3:22
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With two years of experience I would not consider you to be "entry level".
– Benny Hill
Feb 14 '14 at 3:34
Hi @Sarah and welcome to the site, it's a bit unclear what it is you are asking, are you essentially asking 'How can I tell if I am still considered entry level?'
– Rhys
Feb 14 '14 at 8:41
1
You are not considered entry level for most companies, however, larger corporations (ie, Microsoft/Apple/IBM etc) might still encourage you to apply via their "new grad" gateways. I was told by some that 2 years out was still acceptable.
– Miro
Feb 14 '14 at 14:11
1
@JoeStrazzere This is an extremely good point. I can't go into finite details about the work I've done but I was able to take on some lead roles in my time already and many of my colleagues that I work with on a daily basis have 10-20 years of experience just at our company alone and I have certainly held my own on doing the same level as work as they have.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 16:55
1
I honestly came into the role worried I wouldn't measure up or be good enough but I've met and exceeded all tasks. I don't consider myself amazing, however, but coworker & manager response shown that I've well exceeded expectations. On my current project my colleague didn't realize I graduated less than two years ago and thought I had been with the company for quite a while already due to my expertise. another expressed repeatedly extreme dismay and disgust that I'm getting cut, multiple times. He's been very impressed with the work I've done and also didn't realize I'm a recent grad.
– Sarah
Feb 14 '14 at 17:07