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> I think that if i would've finished my computer vision studies i would feel more adequate to send them a job application now...

Well... I'd like to suggest that you do not pre-reject yourself. Let them decide. At the least, it will allow you to get on their radar. Remember they seem to have a long term view.

"Well... I'd like to suggest that you do not pre-reject yourself. Let them decide."

Everyone post that on your wall above your monitor.

Indeed. If you're a guy, this advice is also gold with respect to women.

  $ echo https://twitter.com/#!/shitmydadsays/statuses/4811790555 | wc -c
  57
  $  echo '"That woman was sexy...Out of your league? Son. Let women figure out why they won't screw you, don't do it for them."' | wc -c
  116

"That woman was sexy...Out of your league? Son. Let women figure out why they won't screw you, don't do it for them."

Source?

  $ echo '#shitmydadsays' | wc -c
  15

Seconded.

Took me just under 7 years, but I managed to land my dream job thanks to staying on the radar of the hiring manager after meeting him during my internship at a different organization.

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