Getting a Coding Job For Dummies
- 4h 34m
- Bud E. Smith, Kathleen Taylor, Nikhil Abraham
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2015
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!
About the Author
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.
In this Book
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Seeing the Big Picture
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Exploring Coding Career Paths
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Working as a Coder
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Understanding Key Coding Concepts
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Creating a Website
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Programming with Ruby and Python
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Creating Mobile Apps
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Analyzing Big Data
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Coding on Your Own
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Going to Boot Camp
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Exploring Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
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Training on the Job
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Building Your Portfolio Site
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Networking for Opportunities
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Interviewing and Becoming a Star
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Ten Interview Questions Decoded
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Ten Job Search Strategies
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Ten Coding Myths
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Ten Coding Job Websites
