Internships for early university / no former employment
The article discusses internship opportunities for early university students, particularly those pursuing a computer science degree. It emphasizes the need for listings that cater to applicants with no prior employment experience, despite potential contributions to free and open-source software (FOSS). The author encourages companies to provide detailed information about available positions, including compensation and location.
- ▪The author is a rising freshman in computer science seeking internship opportunities.
- ▪There is a focus on positions suitable for applicants with no former employment experience.
- ▪The article invites companies to share detailed listings for internships, including tech stack and compensation.
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As a rising freshman beginning an undergraduate computer science degree this fall, I wonder what internship opportunities (FOSS preferred) are there, for applicants in early university or who otherwise have no former employment experience (despite, perhaps, contributions to FOSS). Possible template, adapted from previous t/job posts: **Company:** XYZ **Company website:** WWW **Position(s):** ABC **Target applicant pool:** XXX (for example, "graduating in 2030", "any undergraduate pursuing a degree in CS/etc", etc.) **Duration:** XXX **Location:** XXX (please include whether REMOTE worldwide/US/EU/etc or ONSITE) **Description:** XYZ **Tech stack:** ABC **Compensation:** XXX (salary, equity, vacation, major benefits) **Contacts:** WWW I think comments other than listings (e.g., advice and…
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