Careers in Programming: How to Get a Great Coding Job (2019)

Description

A great job is key to living a happy life; however, the problem is, you know how competitive the job market is and you weren't taught to job hunt even though it is an essential skill. Don't worry! This course will take you through strategy, résumé/CV writing, LinkedIn profile SEO, coding interview preparation, professional networking, salary negotiation, dealing with HR and recruiters, and much more. This course will not only guide you in gaining control of your career, but it'll also help you act with confidence and purpose so that you don't waste your valuable time and can earn more than you previously thought possible. Careers in Programming can make all this happen within a few weeks. All the code and supporting files for this course are available at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Careers-in-Programming-How-to-Get-a-Great-Coding-Job-2019-

What You Will Learn

Ace whiteboard coding interviews by understanding what technical interviewers look for and how to prepare and approach the day of the interview
Prepare a keyword-rich, targeted résumé that gets outstanding results
Align your strategy with how you present yourself on your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter to get interviews for the jobs you want
Get insights into how recruiters, talent sources, and HR managers use LinkedIn, GitHub, and other social platforms
Successfully manage demands for years of experience and degree requirements in job descriptions
Leverage your education from online platforms such as Udemy, coding bootcamps, and other alternative sources of technical education in your job searches
Master how you communicate with engineering managers, human resource managers, and recruiters
Negotiate your benefits, equity, and salary so that you get paid what you re worth
Build relevant professional networks as a foundation for future advancement
Set the stage for a rewarding career filled with success and contentment

Audience

This course is for programmers, coders, and engineers who want to improve their job search results or are quietly looking to get promoted. Professionals looking to transition into careers in coding and those who want to get out of a career slump will find this course especially helpful.

Approach

With detailed videos and other well-crafted material, this course is optimized for both enjoyment and retention, allowing you to get the most out of the valuable career guidance.

Key Features

Master strategy, résumé/CV writing, LinkedIn profile SEO, and coding interview preparation to achieve successful career advancement * Ace whiteboard coding interviews and prepare a keyword-rich, targeted résumé that gets outstanding results

Github Repo

https://github.com/packtpublishing/careers-in-programming-how-to-get-a-great-coding-job-2019-

Course Outline

1. Welcome to Careers in Programming: Let's Launch Your Job Search

2. Big Six Skills(TM): Reverse Engineer Your Job Search Strategy

3. Hacking the Hidden Job Market: Technical Communities, Referrals, and CRM

4. Resume / CV Writing Skills: Powerful Professional Presentation

5. Resume / CV Writing: Write a Powerful, Keyword-Optimized Resume

6. Cover Letter Writing: Handling Application Barriers and Using X Factors

7. LinkedIn and Your Job Search: SEO and Professional Branding on Your Profile

8. Professional Networking: Using LinkedIn and Activating Your Personal Network

9. How Hiring Works: Recruiting, Human Resources, and Applications

10. Interviewing Skills: from Phone Screens to the Whiteboard Coding Interview

11. Negotiation Skills: Negotiating Your Compensation and Benefits

12. Further Study: Making a Career Change + Extra Resume Writing Help