The Programmer's Job Handbook [Paperback]

Gene Wang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

Aiming to help programmers find jobs and improve their job performance, this book explains where the industry is going and what to do to stay competitive in the field of programming. The author covers how to write the perfect resume, have the perfect interview, land the best job and be successful at it. The book opens with a summary of what makes a successful programmer and what hiring managers are looking for. The next section discusses the software developers' market in quantitative terms and covers specific areas of the programming industry. The next part looks at software development essentials and the seven habits of effective developers. The final part presents advice on perfecting a resume and improving interview skills. The appendices contain a list of references for further research, plus interviews with industry leading managers and software developers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media; First Edition edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0078821371
• ISBN-13: 978-0078821370
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,124,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is a great book for software developers., September 10, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Programmer's Job Handbook (Paperback)

This book provides important material for software developers. The author shows just what it takes to be a successful programmer. His book is a true guide to a successful programming career. In addition to some theoretical discussions of component programming and software life-cycle, Mr. Wang also gives important hands-on advice such as how to write a winning resume, how to prepare for an interview, and even when to leave the current job and what companies to work for. He also gives overview of some best software tools and the hottest technologies. The book has two drawbacks, though. It seems that the author is a little biased towards Windows development. Other areas, such as UNIX or WWW development, don't get nearly as much attention as Windows development. It is not quite right -- those markets do exist and can't be ignored or dismissed as "obsolete." Second, the chapter on Internet programming seems a little weak. The author managed to write the whole chapter on Internet programming without ever mentioning Java, even though the book was written in 1996. All in all, the advice that the author gives is invaluable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! A must for every programmer, September 15, 1998

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Ravi Konduri ([e-mail]) (Raleigh, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Programmer's Job Handbook (Paperback)

I sincerely thank Gene Wang for the book. The book is for every programmer regardless of experience. It covers several general topics. I am surprised however, that a second edition has'nt come out. Some of the stuff like "List of Top 100 companies" is outdated now.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too much fluff, June 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Programmer's Job Handbook (Paperback)

Only has 9 pages on resumes but has a section that tells you how to configure your dial up internet connection so you can search the internet for a job. Give me a break.