Learning Which Program to Appeal to Recruiters

[padh]

Hi, I'm a sophmore EE/CS major. I want to start learning one or two programs that would appeal to companies that I'm applying for. I guess the company names are irrelevant, but the field is hardware design or software engineering. I wouldn't mind test-engineering for an internship, anyway. So basically, that inculdes a whole array of companies.

Which program would be very useful to learn (for both in the classroom and for the benefit later on)? Perhaps, MultiSIM, PSPICE?

I know there are a lot of professional engineers here, and it'd be great if you can answer my question. It's more than fine if you don't list your employer, I'm just curious as to what software tools you use for work.

Thanks, guys!

Happy T'giving, soon enough..

 

[Aaron Bex]

The most important software tools for hardware design and software engineering are generally programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, and VHDL. It is also important to be familiar with software development environments such as the Eclipse IDE, Visual Studio, and XCode. Additionally, it is beneficial to understand the basics of version control systems like Git and SVN. For testing, it is important to know about unit testing and other types of software testing. Finally, knowledge of common hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog can be very useful for hardware design.

 

[piercas]

Hello! I can understand your desire to learn programs that would appeal to potential recruiters in the field of hardware design and software engineering. I would suggest focusing on programs that are commonly used in the industry, such as MultiSIM and PSPICE. These are widely used in circuit design and simulation, and having a strong understanding of these programs would be beneficial for both in-classroom learning and for future job opportunities.

Additionally, I would recommend researching the specific companies you are interested in and seeing if they have any preferred programs or software that they use. This can give you a better idea of what skills and knowledge would be most valuable to them.

In terms of test engineering, learning programs such as LabVIEW or MATLAB can also be beneficial as they are commonly used in this field.

Overall, my advice would be to focus on learning programs that are widely used in the industry and to also keep an eye on the specific preferences of the companies you are interested in. Best of luck in your studies and future job search! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.