How to become a Software Engineer

Paul Dakessian

• 05 maart 2021
• 9781664964044

Samenvatting:

A complete guide on how to get your first programming job from a hiring manager, even if you are changing careers, a transitioning military veteran, don't have a degree, or want to make more money

I made a career switch from sales and no coding experience, to becoming a Software Engineer (with no degree) and ultimately now a Senior Software Engineering Manager (hiring manager) at the largest tech company in the world leading teams of dozens of engineers, and this is how I did it. For those looking to make a career change, want to get your first programming job, or learn how to actually get hired, this is the book for you.

In this book i'll cover:

-How to get professional software engineering experience that you can put on your resume

-How to handle the technical interview

-What to expect in your first role as a Software Engineer

-Does formal education matter

-Does language you are learning matter

-How to structure your resume experience to get your first coding job

-How to get better as a developer

-How to find hidden engineering jobs that aren't on the job boards

-How to handle rejection and have hope

-How to get internships

-What types of jobs to apply for

And much more. So if you want to get your first job as a software engineer, this is the book for you.