{"product_id":"cracking-the-tech-career-isbn-9781118968086","title":"Cracking the Tech Career","description":"\u003cb\u003eBecome the applicant Google can't turn down\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCracking the Tech Career\u003c\/i\u003e is the job seeker's guide to landing a coveted position at one of the top tech firms. A follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe Google Resume\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApple, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the career paths that run through the top tech firms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to craft the prefect resume and prepare for the interview\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind ways to make yourself stand out from the hordes of other applicants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand what the top companies are looking for, and how to demonstrate that you're it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese companies need certain skillsets, but they also want a great culture fit. Grades aren't everything, experience matters, and a certain type of applicant tends to succeed. \u003ci\u003eCracking the Tech Career\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what the hiring committee wants, and shows you how to get it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Life at the World’s Greatest Tech Companies 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife at Infinite Loop and Microsoft Way 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Differences 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig versus Little: Is a Start-Up Right for You? 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Job Title: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Not for Everyone 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Advanced Positioning and Preparation 12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Positioning Framework 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUniversity 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraduate School 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Graduate Degrees 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe MBA 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart-Time Graduate Programs 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Experience 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracurriculars 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Getting in the Door 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Black Hole: Online Job Submission 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Personal Referral 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Fairs 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Recruiters 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Avenues 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Networking 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Resumes 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Resumes Are Read 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNine Hallmarks of a Powerful Resume 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Structure 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Shorten My Resume? 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume Action Words 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Deconstructing the Resume 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume # 1 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume # 2 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume # 3 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume # 4 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Cover Letters 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy a Cover Letter? 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Types of Cover Letter 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Structure 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Traits of a Strong Cover Letter 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Daring A+ Cover Letter 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Traditional A+ Cover Letter 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe So-So Cover Letter 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 References 94\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow References Are Used 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhom You Should Select as a Reference 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake a Good Reference Great 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Things Go Wrong 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If Your Bad Reference Is Your Former Boss? 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Interview Prep and Overview 102\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview Questions 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tech Interview Culture 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Your Homework 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Your Recruiter 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication and Behavior 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Interview Types 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the Interview 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Up with Your Recruiter 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Rejection 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Define Yourself 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pitch 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Should We Hire You? 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Shouldn’t We Hire You? 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do You Want to Work Here? 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Are You Leaving Your Job? 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do You See Yourself in Five Years? 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Strengths? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Your Weaknesses? 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayoffs, Firing, and Unemployment 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Behavioral Questions 136\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Content 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Communication 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Mistakes 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Example Questions 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Problem Solving 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Problem-Solving Questions 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimation Questions 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Questions 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrainteasers 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 The Programming Interview 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Point? 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Expected—And What’s Not 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow They Differ: Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Yahoo, and Apple 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Prepare 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMust-Know Data Structures, Algorithms, and Topics 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoding Questions 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlgorithm Questions: Four Ways to Create an Algorithm 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObject-Oriented Design 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScalability Questions 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Interviews 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Getting into Gaming 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Culture: Is It All Fun and Games? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob Positions: What Can You Do? 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollege Candidates 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching Out and Getting In 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonality Fit 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gaming Interview—Three Tips to Doing Well 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Women in Tech 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Men and Allies 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Harsh(ish) Reality of Being a Woman in Tech 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvice for Women from Women (and Allies) 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Friction, Not Obstacles 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 The Offer 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Evaluate an Offer 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can You Negotiate an Offer? 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTricky Issues: Deadlines, Extensions, and Declining Offers 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Crafting Your Career 242\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Your Career Path 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Great 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage the Review Process 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay a Bit of Politics: Build Strong Relationships 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify a Mentor 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromotions and Raises 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow and When to Quit 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions and Answers 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 On Luck, Leverage, and You 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAYLE LAAKMANN MCDOWELL\u003c\/b\u003e worked as a software engineer for Google, Microsoft, and Apple, and has received offers from ten other top tech firms. She was one of Google’s most active interviewers and served on Google’s hiring committee. As the founder\/CEO of CareerCup.com, she now consults with tech companies on their hiring process and coaches candidates through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREPARE TO SAY \u003ci\u003eYES\u003c\/i\u003e TO A CAREER AT THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING COMPANIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s be real: preparing for a career at one of the world’s most powerful companies can be incredibly challenging. But, if tech is the right place for you, it could be the most rewarding challenge of your life. 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