Getting A Coding Job Fd (For Dummies)

By Nikhil Abraham and Nikhil Abraham with Kathleen Taylor and Bud E. Smith

Book Overview

Your friendly guide to getting a job in coding Getting a Coding Job For Dummies explains how a coder works in (or out of) an organization, the key skills any job requires, the basics of the technologies a coding pro will encounter, and how to find formal or informal ways to build your skills. Plus, it paints a picture of the world a coder lives in, outlines how to build a resume to land a coding job, and so much more. Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market, yet there seems to be an ongoing deficit of candidates qualified to take these jobs. Getting a Coding Job For Dummies provides a road map for students, post-grads, career switchers, and anyone else interested in starting a career in coding. Inside this friendly guide, you'll find the steps needed to learn the hard and soft skills of coding--and the world of programming at large. Along the way, you'll set a clear career path based on your goals and discover the resources that can best help you build your coding skills to make you a suitable job candidate. Covers the breadth of job opportunities as a coder Includes tips on educational resources for coders and ways to build a positive reputation Shows you how to research potential employers and impress interviewers Offers access to online video, articles, and sample resume templates If you're interested in pursuing a job in coding, but don't know the best way to get there, Getting a Coding Job For Dummies is your compass

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119050944
• ISBN13: 9781119050940
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.7" x 7.4"