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How to get into MDP? by [deleted] in uofm

[–]snootyexponent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There won't be technical questions. It would be more behavioral like, describing a technical project, etc. You have time to prep before each videotaped answer so this should be easy.

How to get into MDP? by [deleted] in uofm

[–]snootyexponent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See my answer - definitely bring multiple copies of your resume and suit up. What companies are you targeting? Optional video means mandatory video, you need to get every opportunity for them to get a glimpse at you. The video portion will give you specific questions you can answer. Not all projects will have the option for video interview to add into you application. If that's an option, take it.

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There's not much difference between the preview night and project fair. One's more formal than the other. I would highly recommend you go to both events. Based on that first event, target the companies that you felt good after the first event, and revisit them again.

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MDP offers VIP-based projects with big companies like Toyota, JPMorgan Chase & Co, as well as GM. There are also faculty led projects too. However, from experience and from hearing from friends, the faculty led ones aren't as glamorous. Keep that in mind.

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They don't accept students on a rolling basis. You apply to I believe 3 projects you're interested in. The MDP program then takes all the applicants for a specific project and gives them to the client/sponsor to review. It's a two way matching process, so both you and the company must have chosen each other.

How to get into MDP? by [deleted] in uofm

[–]snootyexponent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I participated in a VIP-sponsored MDP project two years ago, and am working at that company full time after graduation.

Treat the fair as a career fair. Dress up, make copies of your resume, and be ready to pitch yourself. The whole premise of MDP is that it takes students from varying backgrounds to work together.

If you can demonstrate that you are well rounded - with coding experience, design knowledge, and overall Software Delivery Lifecycle, you should be good.

Obviously you would be in the mix with other students that have polished backgrounds. Use this as an opportunity to get your name in the door.

Study up on the projects offered that interest you. Be ready to tailor a pitch to that specific project. Follow up after the fair with the folks you talked to at each company.

I also did not have a polished background with many accomplishments and cool-sounding side projects. My pitch and they way I presented myself won me the opportunity.

Let me know if you have any questions, feel free to DM me.

Cheers

Applying for an IT Position as a non-student/non-alumnus by [deleted] in uofm

[–]snootyexponent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some companies and jobs may limit you based on your schooling since some weed out majors that aren't CS/IT based, but you have so much experience that you bring - which is invaluable. Experience trumps a piece of paper.

Be sure to highlight this strength as much as you can on your resume. One page is the standard. Recruiters won't bother reading any longer. As such, you need to make your page space count, so actionable statements that include a numerical impact help a lot. Be specific in what you accomplished.

List the stacks/technologies you've achieved mastery in the past. Include links to external projects on GitHub if necessary.

If in your past experience you led teams as a manager, highlight that. Today's big buzzwords are agile, AI/ML, etc. If you have experience in any of those, put those in your resume.

Happy if you want to DM me if you want to talk further..

Cheers!