Can you promote in r/cscareers?
For discussion of computer science careers, software development, software engineering. All discussions about CS careers are encouraged not just those beneficial to recruiters and interviewers. Sharing job-finding information, tips/tricks is welcome. Part of the Reddit Safe Community Network.
The short answer
Offer actionable, non-promotional help first, clearly disclose any affiliation if relevant, and get moderator approval before posting links or recruitment/advertising content.
What works here
- Answer questions with supportive, actionable career advice
- Share personal experience and tools when directly relevant (with disclosure)
- Participate in discussions without linking to commercial sites
What gets posts removed
- Posting ads, recruitment messages, or links related to careers without mod approval
- Making promotion the main purpose of a post/comment
- Using AI-generated content (posts/comments must be authentic)
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditOff Topic/Advertising rule
Advertisements and links related to CS careers must be cleared by mods first; spam or unrelated ads will be removed.
Supportive, actionable comments required
Comments should be supportive, kind, helpful, actionable, and targeted to people's needs — favor helpful non-promotional engagement.
Authenticity requirement
Posts/comments must be authentic (not AI), implying higher scrutiny for vendor messaging.
Public description/sidebar
Focus is on CS careers discussion and job-finding tips, not promotional content.
Crypto ban (illustrates strictness on promotion)
No crypto shilling shows community enforces bans on promotional topics.
Official rules of r/cscareers
- 01Support, respect, and kindness are the Modus Operandi here!
- 02Ask questions, be constructive, give actionable advice!
- 03No crypto shilling
- 04Salary boasting / shaming is not ok here.
- 05Off Topic/Advertising
- 06AI Use Is Forbidden (in posts or comments)
- 07No Doomposting Allowed
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 22, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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