The Google résumé : how to prepare for a career and land a job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any top tech company / Gayle Laakmann McDowell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDowell, Gayle Laakmann, 1982-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Résumés (Employment).

High technology industries--Vocational guidance.

High technology industries.

Job hunting.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (290 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"The information you need to land the tech job of your dreams Whatever your industry, there's no denying the desirability of the perks and salary enjoyed by employees at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and other top tech companies: casual attire, free and unlimited sodas (or even food), flexible hours, onsite luxury gyms, and funky offices. Yet getting a position at such a company is far from assured. Hiring processes and requirements are unique, and the competition is stiff. The Google Resume gives you the only book available on how to win a coveted spot at one of these top national tech firms. If you're a student, you'll learn what to study and how to prepare while in school, as well as what career paths to consider. If you're a job seeker, you'll get an edge on your competition by learning about hiring procedures and making yourself stand out from other candidates. Covers key concerns like what to major in, which extra-curriculars and other experiences look good, how to apply, how to design and tailor your resume, how to prepare for and excel in the interview, and much more Author was on Google's hiring committee; interned at Microsoft and Apple; has received job offers from more than 10 tech firms; and runs CareerCup.com, a site devoted to tech jobs Get the only comprehensive guide to working at some of America's most dynamic, innovative, and well-paying tech companies with The Google Resume."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The Google Résumé : How to prepare for a career and land a job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any top tech company; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Advanced Preparation; Chapter 3: Getting in the Door; Chapter 4: Résumés; Chapter 5: Deconstructing the Résumé; Chapter 6: Cover Letters and References; Chapter 7: Interview Prep and Overview; Chapter 8: Interview Questions; Chapter 9: The Programming Interview; Chapter 10: Getting into Gaming; Chapter 11: The Offer; Chapter 12: On the Job; Chapter 13: Final Thoughts: Luck, Determination, and What You Can Do

Appendix A: 156 Action Words to Make Your Résumé JumpAppendix B: Answers to Behavioral Interview Questions; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786613026385

9781283026383

1283026384

9781118013151

1118013158

9781118013137

1118013131

OCLC:

705929888