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ISBN: 9781118968086
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 288
Description:
Become the applicant Google can't turn down
Cracking the Tech Career is the job seeker's guide to
landing a coveted position at one of the top tech firms. A
follow-up to The Google Resume, this book provides new
information on what these companies want, and how to show them you
have what it takes to succeed in the role. Early planners will
learn what to study, and established professionals will discover
how to make their skillset and experience set them apart from the
crowd. Author Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in engineering at
Google, and interviewed over 120 candidates as a member of the
hiring committee ? in this book, she shares her perspectives
on what works and what doesn't, what makes you desirable, and what
gets your resume saved or deleted.
Apple, Microsoft, and Google are the coveted companies in the
current job market. They field hundreds of resumes every day, and
have their pick of the cream of the crop when it comes to selecting
new hires. If you think the right alma mater is all it takes, you
need to update your thinking. Top companies, especially in the tech
sector, are looking for more. This book is the complete guide to
becoming the candidate they just cannot turn away.
Discover the career paths that run through the top tech
firms
Learn how to craft the prefect resume and prepare for the
interview
Find ways to make yourself stand out from the hordes of other
applicants
Understand what the top companies are looking for, and how to
demonstrate that you're it
These companies need certain skillsets, but they also want a
great culture fit
ISBN: 9781118968086
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 288
Description:
Become the applicant Google can't turn down
Cracking the Tech Career is the job seeker's guide to
landing a coveted position at one of the top tech firms. A
follow-up to The Google Resume, this book provides new
information on what these companies want, and how to show them you
have what it takes to succeed in the role. Early planners will
learn what to study, and established professionals will discover
how to make their skillset and experience set them apart from the
crowd. Author Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in engineering at
Google, and interviewed over 120 candidates as a member of the
hiring committee ? in this book, she shares her perspectives
on what works and what doesn't, what makes you desirable, and what
gets your resume saved or deleted.
Apple, Microsoft, and Google are the coveted companies in the
current job market. They field hundreds of resumes every day, and
have their pick of the cream of the crop when it comes to selecting
new hires. If you think the right alma mater is all it takes, you
need to update your thinking. Top companies, especially in the tech
sector, are looking for more. This book is the complete guide to
becoming the candidate they just cannot turn away.
Discover the career paths that run through the top tech
firms
Learn how to craft the prefect resume and prepare for the
interview
Find ways to make yourself stand out from the hordes of other
applicants
Understand what the top companies are looking for, and how to
demonstrate that you're it
These companies need certain skillsets, but they also want a
great culture fit