Methods 2025 - Panel Questions
- Carter Bartz - What's the most common mistake you see on resumes or in interviews?
- Carter Bartz - What skills should students focus on to be job-ready?
- Carter Bartz - What was the interview process like for your first role?
- Samuel Rollins - Are there any books about your field that you consider a must read?
- Samuel Rollins - Are there any tools or frameworks you recommend learning early?
- Samuel Rollins - How important are personal projects in the job search and hiring process?
- Samuel Rollins - How much of your work is solo vs team based?
- Robert McAbee - How do you decide when to use an off-the shelf solution (i.e. an Auth Provider or Analytics) vs. building something in house? And if you do have an in-house solution, when should you continue maintaining your solution, and when should you switch to an off-the-shelf solution?
- Robert McAbee - How long do you think C will continue to be a widely-used langauge?
- Nathan DeKeyrel - What specific skills or qualities are most valuable for entry-level hires in today's tech market, and what truly makes a candidate stand out?
- Nathan DeKeyrel - How does the real-world adoption of 'hot' new technologies compare to the hype, and what foundational or less-hyped skills remain essential day-to-day?
- Nathan DeKeyrel - Beyond specific trending tools/technologies, what core engineering principles or adaptable skills are crucial for long-term career success in this industry?
- Jayce Cripe - What technology or skill do you believe will be absolutely critical for software engineers in the next 5 years?
- Jayce Cripe - What is something you thought was important early in your career but now realize matters a lot less?
- Jayce Cripe - Will AI mostly replace jobs or create new types of jobs we can't even imagine yet?
- Cody Fingerson - What’s your perspective on AI potentially displacing jobs in the near future? I’ve been feeling quite anxious about it.
- Cody Fingerson - How do you decide which new tools or frameworks to adopt in your teams, and when is it better to stick with battle-tested solutions?
- Cody Fingerson - What’s a failure you experienced that, in hindsight, taught you more than any code review ever could?
- Lucy Lewis - For those of you with experience working with MSU students, do you believe the computer science curriculum adequately prepares them for careers in the industry?
- Lucy Lewis - As AI continues to grow, what skills or knowledge should students prioritize to stay competitive in the job market?
- Lucy Lewis - How crucial is networking and building connections for students and new graduates, and what are the most effective ways to do so early in your career?
- Brayden Miller - What technical skills do you use on a daily basis, and how do they differ from what you thought you would use earlier in your career or as a student?
- Brayden Miller - What mistakes did you make early that hurt your career, and how would you avoid then now?
- Jack Robertson - What trends or changes do you predict will reshape the tech industry over the next 10 years, and how can students prepare for them now?
- Jack Robertson - What underrated skill or habit has had an outsized impact on your career success?
- Jack Robertson - If you had to build a startup tomorrow, what problem would you want to solve?
- Seth Ullman - Are you glad you chose to go into your current fieldand how much time do you have to enjoy friends, family, and hobbies outside of work?
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