Slides

Semester 2 slides:

Twelveth session 10.02.22 - (Module Selection S2)

We talked about course modules you can choose in semester 2.

1 - Module Selection S2

Thirteenth session 17.02.22 - (Group activity)

We had a fun session, "Kilburn Feud". Congratulations to team Blackberry! (But both teams did a good job!)

2 - FUN session

Fourteenth session 24.02.22 - (Software Engineering)

We discussed how to boost your SE2 grade and which of the contents are useful in the industry.

3 - Software Engineering

Fifteenth session 03.03.22 - (Placement and internships)

We discussed what to do if you have not secured a placement/internship. It's not too late!

4 - Placement and Internship

Sixteenth session 10.03.22 - (Adulting)

We discussed how to be an adult.

5 - Adulting

Seventeenth session 17.03.22 - (Third-Year Project)

We discussed everything about the Third-Year project.

6 - Third Year Project

Eighteenth session 24.03.22 - (Postgraduate)

We discussed about postgraduate oppurtunities (and CV review/drop-in).

7 - Postgraduate

Nineteenth session 31.03.22 - (Special Session)

We had a special session where everybody had fun.

8 - Fun

Twentieth session 28.04.22 - (Module Selection Y3)

We talked about third year module selection.

9 - Module Selection Y3

Twenty-first session 05.05.22 - (Exam support drop in)

We were there to answer your questions about the exam or anything in general.

Twenty-second session 12.05.22 - (Drop in)

We were there to answer your questions about anything in general.

11 - Drop-in

Twenty-third session 19.05.22 - (the LAST drop in)

This will be our last session :(

12 - Drop-in

Semester 1 slides:

First session 30.09.21 - (PASS2 - Intro)

We talked about second-year modules and what to expect from them.

1 - Introduction (v2)

Second session 07.10.21 - (How to get a job)

We talked about CV, internships, placements, and so on.

2 - How to get a job. And why you should.

Third session 14.10.21 - (Interview Types + Mock Interview)

We talked about different types of interviews. (And an exciting Mock Interview!)


Solutions to the mock coding interview question:

  1. Simple (intuitive? but suboptimal) solution [0(n^2)]: https://pastebin.com/1j09Zsvm

  2. Optimal solution [O(n)]: https://pastebin.com/XtEihi1k

  3. Optimal solution [O(n)] - Brian's alternative: https://pastebin.com/iuwV47Je

3 - Interviews

Fourth session 21.10.21 - (HR Interviews)

We talked about HR Interviews.

4 - HR Interviews

Fifth session 28.10.21 - (Systems Designs & Reading Week Tips)

We talked about Systems Designs, and some Reading Week Tips.

5 - System Design

Sixth session 11.11.21 - (Mock System Design Interview)

We presented a Mock System Design Interview and the second half was open for any questions.

7 - System Design Mock

Seventh session 18.11.21 - (Drop-in Session)

We discussed anything you'd like to cover (coursework-related, interview tips, or just chat about your favourite cafe).

8 - Drop-in

Eighth session 25.11.21 - (Mental Health Session)

We had a mental health session, and a short yoga training with the speical guest.

9 - Mental Health

Ninth session 02.12.21 - (Manchetser Life and Drop in Session)

According to feedback, we spent first 15min to talk about life in manchester, and the remaining was open to any questions (or if you just want to have a chat)

10 - Manchester Life + Drop-in

Tenth session 09.12.21 - (Exam and Revision Tips)

We talked about what to expect in an in-person exam and some revision tips.

11 - Exam and Revision Tips

Eleventh session 16.12.21 - (Quiz session!)

This was a quiz session for relax.

12 - Quizzes