Cracking the Tech Career

Download or read book Cracking the Tech Career written by Gayle Laakmann McDowell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become the applicant Google can't turn down Cracking the Tech Career is the job seeker's guide tolanding a coveted position at one of the top tech firms. Afollow-up to The Google Resume, this book provides newinformation on what these companies want, and how to show them youhave what it takes to succeed in the role. Early planners willlearn what to study, and established professionals will discoverhow to make their skillset and experience set them apart from thecrowd. Author Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in engineering atGoogle, and interviewed over 120 candidates as a member of thehiring committee – in this book, she shares her perspectiveson what works and what doesn't, what makes you desirable, and whatgets your resume saved or deleted. Apple, Microsoft, and Google are the coveted companies in thecurrent job market. They field hundreds of resumes every day, andhave their pick of the cream of the crop when it comes to selectingnew hires. If you think the right alma mater is all it takes, youneed to update your thinking. Top companies, especially in the techsector, are looking for more. This book is the complete guide tobecoming the candidate they just cannot turn away. Discover the career paths that run through the top techfirms Learn how to craft the prefect resume and prepare for theinterview Find ways to make yourself stand out from the hordes of otherapplicants Understand what the top companies are looking for, and how todemonstrate that you're it These companies need certain skillsets, but they also want agreat culture fit. Grades aren't everything, experience matters,and a certain type of applicant tends to succeed. Cracking theTech Career reveals what the hiring committee wants, and showsyou how to get it.