You’ve been told computer science and software engineering are the same, but after graduating with a Degree in Computer Science you hit a wall of job rejections, and “3 years of experience” for entry level software engineering roles. In this video, I break down the real differences between computer science and software engineering, showing how I pivoted from theory-first classes to landing an Amazon SWE internship, and give you a clear roadmap to build portfolio-ready projects, real-world skills, and interview confidence. 🚀 JOIN MY TECH COMMUNITY: SWE LAUNCHPAD Inside, you'll learn How to break Into tech with practical resources, job prep guidance, and real industry insights you won’t find in school. → ✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips, and access exclusive resources to stay competitive in tech. → 🗣️ INVITE ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT → 🧑‍💻 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. → (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!) ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: 📱 TikTok: @sajjaadkhader 🌍 My website: 00:00 You’ve been lied to: Comp Sci vs SWE 00:44 Georgia Tech visit and expectations 01:45 Math-heavy Comp Sci reality hits 02:25 Interview season exposes the disconnect 03:09 Play the software engineering game 03:29 What computer science actually covers 04:02 What software engineering really is 04:33 Theory vs application; career paths 05:06 Why Comp Sci alone won’t get you hired 05:44 The market won’t train you anymore 06:27 Step 1: Master app-building fundamentals 07:29 Step 2: Real-world dev tools and CI/CD 07:54 Step 3: Communication and networking 09:05 Step 4: Learn system design early 09:52 Step 5: Use AI tools, for real 10:59 Will AI replace SWE or Comp Sci?