{"product_id":"cracking-the-tech-career-insider-advice-on-landing-a-job-at-google-microsoft-apple-or-any-top-tech-company-paperback","title":"Cracking the Tech Career: Insider Advice on Landing a Job at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or Any Top Tech Company - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGayle Laakmann McDowell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome the applicant Google can't turn down\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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. In \u003ci\u003eCracking the Tech Career, \u003c\/i\u003e Gayle Laakmann MCDowell compiles countless insider tips on how to stand out from the hordes of applicants to land the most coveted jobs in the tech industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle, Facebook, Microsoft, and other top tech firms are at the cutting edge when it comes to employment. But with perks like free organic food and shuttles to and from work, these companies can afford to be choosy. Successful candidates have to be special. \u003ci\u003eCracking the Tech Career\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through the whole process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is for any student or job seeker who ever wondered--\u003ci\u003eis tech right for me?\u003c\/i\u003e Even if you aren't a programmer, breaking into Silicon Valley takes some planning. In \u003ci\u003eCracking the Tech Career\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll learn what it's \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e like to work for the big names and the small startups. Get the experience that they're looking for discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet your foot in the door with a knockout resume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNail the tricky coding, behavioral, and estimation questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreak into the exclusive world of game design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet offered the job!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith job offers from over 10 tech firms, Gayle Laakmann MCDowell knows her stuff. Read \u003ci\u003eCracking the Tech Career\u003c\/i\u003e to find out how she did it, and learn how you can, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478815469875,"sku":"9781118968086","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ZlkrdnhkZzVUQmpWNkp1VU5JV1Zydz09.webp?v=1759661868","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/cracking-the-tech-career-insider-advice-on-landing-a-job-at-google-microsoft-apple-or-any-top-tech-company-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}