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Programming Interviews For Dummies

Programming Interviews For Dummies

Get ready for interview success!


Course details

5.0∙1 Rating0 reviews

Published
September 2019
Publisher
Wiley
Chapters
20

About the course

Programming jobs are on the rise, and the field is predicted to keep growing, fast. Landing one of these lucrative and rewarding jobs requires more than just being a good programmer. Programming Interviews For Dummies explains the skills and knowledge you need to ace the programming interview.

Interviews for software development jobs and other programming positions are unique. Not only must candidates demonstrate technical savvy, they must also show that they’re equipped to be a productive member of programming teams and ready to start solving problems from day one. This book demystifies both sides of the process, offering tips and techniques to help candidates and interviewers alike.

  • Prepare for the most common interview questions
  • Understand what employers are looking for
  • Develop the skills to impress non-technical interviewers
  • Learn how to assess candidates for programming roles
  • Prove that you (or your new hires) can be productive from day one

Programming Interviews For Dummies gives readers a clear view of both sides of the process, so prospective coders and interviewers alike will learn to ace the interview.

Authors

John Sonmez

John Sonmez

John Sonmez is a software developer and the author of two best-selling books, The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide and Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual. He is also the founder of the Simple Programmer blog and YouTube channel.

Eric Butow

Eric Butow

Eric Butow is the owner of Butow Communications Group (BCG), which offers website design, online marketing, and technical documentation services for businesses. He is the author of 32 computer and user experience books.

Course Outline

Chapter 1: What Should You Expect?
Chapter 2: Knowing How the Company Is Preparing
Chapter 3: Understanding the Investment a Company Makes
Chapter 4: Searching High and Low for Companies
Chapter 5: Shining Up Your Résumé and Social Media Accounts
Chapter 6: How Your Experience Affects Your Interview
Chapter 7: Getting Ready for the First Ring
Chapter 8: Testing Strategies for the Interviewee
Chapter 9: Working with Data Structures: Garbage In Means Garbage Out
Chapter 10: Identifying Design Patterns and Using Recursion
Chapter 11: Sorting with Sorting Algorithms
Chapter 12: Solving Puzzles Is Fun
Chapter 13: Closing the Deal
Chapter 14: Honing Your Negotiating Skills
Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Stand Out
Chapter 16: Ten Non-Technical Questions You May Be Asked
Chapter 17: Ten Reasons Your Résumé Will End up in the Round File
Chapter 18: Ten Useful Websites to Check Out
Chapter 19: Ten Great Books to Read
Chapter 20: Index

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Published
September 2019
Publisher
Wiley
Chapters
20

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