The Google Resume How to Prepare for a Career and Land a Job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any Top Tech Company

by McDowell, Gayle Laakmann

• ISBN13: 9780470927625
• ISBN10: 0470927623
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The information you need to land the tech job of your dreamsWhatever 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 jobsGet the only comprehensive guide to working at some of America's most dynamic, innovative, and well-paying tech companies with The Google Resume.

Author Biography

GAYLE LAAKMANN MCDOWELL worked in Google Engineering for three years, where she served on the hiring committee and interviewed over 120 candidates. She interned for Microsoft and Apple, and interviewed with and received offers from ten tech firms. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is founder and CEO of CareerCup.com, a site devoted to tech jobs. She is the author of Cracking the Coding Interview.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Advanced Preparation	p. 15
Getting in the Door	p. 36
Résumés	p. 57
Deconstructing the Résumé	p. 78
Cover Letters and References	p. 89
Interview Prep and Overview	p. 108
Interview Questions	p. 137
The Programming Interview	p. 163
Getting into Gaming	p. 190
The Offer	p. 207
On the Job	p. 230
Final Thoughts: Luck, Determination, and What You Can Do	p. 258
156 Action Words to Make Your Réumé Jump	p. 261
Answers to Behavioral Interview Questions	p. 265
Index	p. 273
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