What Nobody Tells You About Breaking Into Tech

Is computer science still worth it, or is AI making tech careers obsolete? The job market is shifting fast, and many grads are struggling to land jobs despite doing everything “right.” In this video, I’ll break down the harsh realities, share what actually matters for landing top internships and jobs, and reveal the strategy that helped me navigate these challenges. ✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER Stay competitive in tech with my newsletter! Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips & advance to propel your growth, and access exclusive resources to enhance your skills and knowledge. → https://sajjaad.substack.com/ 🏆 INTERN SUCCESS ACADEMY The COMPLETE Program for landing an internship at a top tech company in which I help you PERFECT your resume, linkedin, behavioral interview, and technical skills → https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 🧑‍💻 LEARN TO CODE Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript. → https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!) 📄 FREE RESUME REVIEW → https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 🍿 WATCH NEXT What Do Software Engineers ACTUALLY Do? https://youtu.be/iIxZrYzJJ7I?si=PUQkhk2oNYMDGlc5 ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader 🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 00:00 The Harsh Reality of Computer Science 00:26 Are Tech Careers Doomed? 01:12 The College Mistake Everyone Makes 02:45 GPA & Classes – The Truth No One Tells You 04:30 Does Math Actually Matter in Tech? 06:08 Your First Job Won’t Be Your Dream Job 07:45 Fear of AI? You’re Asking the Wrong Question 09:30 The Internship That Changed Everything 11:05 The Hidden Power of Networking 12:50 Your Peers Might Be Future CEOs 14:30 The One Thing That Actually Gets You Hired 16:00 What I Wish I Knew Earlier