Programming Interviews For Dummies

Introduction

Kudos to you for entering the programming job market. Maybe you’re a newly minted programmer looking for your first job, or you’re an experienced programmer who wants (or needs) to find a new job. No matter your situation, this book is here to help you do one thing — find the job where you can work happily ever after … or at least reasonably so.

Having a résumé and cover letter is just the start of your journey. You need to know what kind of job you want, what kind of company you want to work for, and where you want to work. What’s more, these days you may be able to work at home at least part of the time, and you have to take that into consideration, too.

When you’ve finished writing down (or typing) your list of potential companies you hope to work for, you have to tailor your résumé and cover letter to each one. Then, if you’re patient, your journey will start in earnest and the company will ask you for an interview. Though it’s impossible to know your chances for success, you’re reading this book because you want to succeed.

About This Book

The purpose of Programming Interviews For Dummies is straightforward: give you all the information you need so you have the best chance at landing a new programming job. But as you can see from the size of the book, getting your new job is easier said than done.

We help you every step of the way, starting with how to create a résumé and cover letter that stand out, how to network with others, how to ace your tests and interviews, ...