Technical Interview Prep
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Section I.
Introductions
Chapter 1.
Book Introduction
Dedication
Target Audience
Motivation for a Book
Revisions to the Book over time
Chapter 2.
About the Author
A Family Man, Maker, Teacher
Industry Developer since 1996
Technical Coach and Professional Interviewer
Section II.
Preparation
Chapter 3.
Education and Motivation
Motivators
What do you want to change in the world?
Education
Our Flawed Tech Industry
Chapter 4.
Talk About Yourself
Sharing Your Introduction
What is a Personal Brand?
Digging Up Your Past, and Looking at the Present
Answering the Passion Questions
Side Projects
Chapter 5.
Preparing for the Job Hunt
Prepare to Prepare
Your Online Self
The Right Company
Technical Study
Chapter 6.
Outreach and Networking
Chapter 7.
Applying for the Job
Chapter 8.
Cover Letters
Are Cover Letters even Relevant any more?
Cover Letter Layout
Introduction
Paragraph 1, Introduce Yourself
Paragraph 2, Your Relevance
Paragraph 3, Show Alignment
Chapter 9.
Resume Preparation
Resume Length
Basic Resume Rules
The Resume Danger Zones
Resume Layout and Design
Sections
Projects
Section III.
Interviewing
Chapter 10.
The Interview Process
The purpose of the interview
Typical Tech Interview Workflow
Applying For the Job
Phone Screen
Technical Screen
The On-Site Interview
The Outcome
Your Point-of-Contact (POC)
Red Flags In an Interview
Soft Skills
Questions They Could Ask
Questions You Should Ask
Interviewing Tips
Following Up, After Each Interview
Interviewer Perspectives
Chapter 11.
Technical Challenges
Whiteboarding
Unmonitored Challenges, aka The Take-Home Assignment
Section IV.
Post-Interview
Chapter 12.
Handling Rejections
Chapter 13.
Negotiation Tactics
Having an "Offer In Hand"
Chapter 14.
Respectful Resignations
Free Resources
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Fake Resume
Fake Job Post.
Fake Job Post
Thoughts on Using Company Research for Network & Outreach.
Company Research
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