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[GameEngine_Designer]

How hard is it to get a job with a masters degree in Computer Science??


Also, does the school matter as well. What I mean is,

even though you got a masters in CS, is it harder to get a job depending on the school??

[anubis]

I can only speak for Germany but I don't have any problems at all getting a job. Not even as a studtent. I think the most important part in getting a job is connecting yourself. Talk to your professors. Some might have a company (at least here they do) where you can find a job. If you stick around forums on the web often oppotunities come up. In my experience it's really all about knowing the right people.

[Reedbeta]

I think the majority of employers do not care too much about what school you went to or even what degree you got. They care about what you can do...as shown by your references, personal projects, and how well you answer their interview questions.

Like anubis said, personal connections are a big deal. If you have someone who can recommend you to a potential employer, you're a lot more likely to get an interview than someone who is just another resume in the stack.

[Nodlehs]

Having a degree only helps you. The only time it would really matter which school you actually attended would be if it was a big name school like MIT or something. Other than that, as noted above, your biggest variable is networking. Knowing the right people gets you jobs, your skills keep the job.

[Reedbeta]

Rather, knowing the right people gets you an interview, your skills get you the job.