Chapter 11: Exploring Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees 151
Chapter 12: Training on the Job 165
Part IV: Launching Your Career Path 175
Chapter 13: Building Your Portfolio Site 177
Chapter 14: Networking for Opportunities 191
Chapter 15: Interviewing and Becoming a Star 203
Part V: The Part of Tens 217
Chapter 16: Ten Interview Questions Decoded 219
Chapter 17: Ten Job Search Strategies 229
Chapter 18: Ten Coding Myths 239
Chapter 19: Ten Coding Job Websites 249
Talk the Talk 257
Index 265
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!
Nikhil Abraham is a former Codecademy associate who has helped millions prepare for jobs in coding. He also helped launch ReSkillUSA, a Codecademy extension that helps people gain the skills to start coding careers. Nik wrote Coding For Dummies, and focuses on corporate coding training and seminars.
