Is it necessary to learn C++ and Java to get hired?

[helios103]

Hi I'm currently in the process of learning C++ and I wanted to know if it is necessary to learn C++ and Java? Or would it be more impressive to know C++ and Javascript. I believe as a person I'm more into back end development and I enjoy the low level manipulation of C++. I just want to know what other languages besides C++ that I can learn alongside it to make myself more appealing to employers.

[Ispil]

Well, the nice thing about knowing one language is that the others are far easier to learn. Knowing C++ will make Java learning faster, and you can then branch out to even more. The more languages, the better.

I mean, if you really want a guaranteed job you can learn something like FORTRAN or COBOL, but those aren't exactly "fun" languages.

[ultifinitus]

Nah, just develop in the language you want to develop in, but if you want a job the most important thing is to make some contacts. Get out and do some internships, discuss things, get into the community!