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Index
Cover
Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Chapter 1: Introduction
Life at Infinite Loop and Microsoft Way
Big vs. Little: Is a Start-up Right for You?
The Job Title: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
And You’re on Your Way . . .
Chapter 2: Advanced Preparation
What Can You Do: An Overview
Academics
Work Experience
Extracurriculars and the Checkbox People
Your Questions Answered
Chapter 3: Getting in the Door
The Black Hole: Online Job Submission
Getting a Personal Referral
Career Fairs
Professional Recruiters
Additional Avenues
Networking
Your Questions Answered
Chapter 4: Résumés
Six Hallmarks of a Powerful Résumé
The Structure
How Long Is Too Long?
Your Questions Answered
Chapter 5: Deconstructing the Résumé
Résumé A: Bill Jobs
Résumé B: Steve Gates
Résumé C: Geena Roberts
Parting Words
Additional Resources
Chapter 6: Cover Letters and References
Why a Cover Letter?
The Three Types of Cover Letter
The Structure
Five Traits of a Strong Cover Letter
An A+ Cover Letter
References
Your Questions Answered
Additional Resources
Chapter 7: Interview Prep and Overview
What Are Tech Companies Looking For?
How to Prepare
Working with Your Recruiter
Communication and Behavior
Special Interview Types
After the Interview
Your Questions Answered
Additional Resources
Chapter 8: Interview Questions
General Advice
Acing the Standard Questions
Behavioral and Résumé Questions
Estimation Questions
Design Questions
Brainteasers: Why Are Manhole Covers Round?
Answering the Tough Questions
Your Questions Answered
Additional Resources
Chapter 9: The Programming Interview
How They Differ: Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Apple
How to Prepare
Memory Usage
Coding Questions
Algorithm Questions: Five Ways to Create an Algorithm
Object-Oriented Design
Scalability Questions
Testing Interviews
Example Problems
Your Questions Answered
Additional Resources
Chapter 10: Getting into Gaming
The Culture: Is It All Fun and Games?
Job Positions: What Can You Do?
Fresh Meat: Advice for College Candidates
Reaching Out and Getting In
Personality Fit
The Gaming Interview—Three Tips to Doing Well
Your Questions Answered
Chapter 11: The Offer
How to Evaluate an Offer
Your Career Development
The Financial Package
The Happiness Factor
How Can You Negotiate an Offer?
Tricky Issues: Deadlines, Extensions, and Declining Offers
Your Questions Answered
Chapter 12: On the Job
Your Career Path
Promotions and Raises
How and When to Quit
Going Back to School
Part-Time Schooling
Your Questions Answered
Chapter 13: Final Thoughts
Appendix A : 156 Action Words to Make Your Résumé Jump
Appendix B : Answers to Behavioral Interview Questions
Index
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