Book Description
The pressure is on during the interview process but with the right preparation, you can walk away with your dream job. This classic book uncovers what interviews are really like at America's top software and computer companies and provides you with the tools to succeed in any situation. The authors take you step-by-step through new problems and complex brainteasers they were asked during recent technical interviews.
50 interview scenarios are presented along with in-depth analysis of the possible solutions. The problem-solving process is clearly illustrated so you'll be able to easily apply what you've learned during crunch time. You'll also find expert tips on what questions to ask, how to approach a problem, and how to recover if you become stuck. All of this will help you ace the interview and get the job you want.
What you will learn from this book
Tips for effectively completing the job application
Ways to prepare for the entire programming interview process
How to find the kind of programming job that fits you best
Strategies for choosing a solution and what your approach says about you
How to improve your interviewing skills so that you can respond to any question or situation
Techniques for solving knowledge-based problems, logic puzzles, and programming problems
Who this book is for
This book is for programmers and developers applying for jobs in the software industry or in IT departments of major corporations.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Credits
- Acknowledgments
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Before the Search
- The Job Application Process
- Approaches to Programming Problems
- Linked Lists
- Trees and Graphs
- Arrays and Strings
- Recursion
- Concurrency
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Databases
- Other Programming Topics
- Counting, Measuring, and Ordering Puzzles
- Graphical and Spatial Puzzles
- Knowledge-Based Questions
- Nontechnical Questions
- Conclusion
- Résumés
- Index