OR

Print List Price:	$14.95
Kindle Price:	$5.99 Save $8.96 (60%)
Sold by:	Amazon.com Services LLC

Promotions apply when you purchase

You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.

Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

There was an error. We were unable to process your subscription due to an error. Please refresh and try again.

Wired For Coding: How to Stand Out From The Crowd and Land Your First Job as a Developer by [William Bushee]

Follow the Author

William Bushee

Wired For Coding: How to Stand Out From The Crowd and Land Your First Job as a Developer Kindle Edition

by William Bushee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 38 ratings

See all formats and editions

Price

New from

Used from

Kindle

"Please retry"

$5.99

—

Paperback

"Please retry"

$14.95

$2.08

Kindle
$0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 4 million more titles $5.99 to buy
Paperback
$14.95

13 Used from $2.08 10 New from $14.95

So, what does it take to land your first job as a developer? I'm glad you asked.

In this book, you will find a blueprint that will guide you from computer science major to full-time developer. Step-by-step, you will do the things that no one else is doing to set yourself apart and become a front-runner for any development job in the world. From forking in GitHub to crafting a remarkable personal brand, you will be ready to be a rockstar coder from day one. And the best part is, your prospective employers will see that, too.

Does it sound overwhelming? Don't worry, I will walk you through the entire process. Students need to set themselves apart from the crowd if they want to write their own job offer. There are a tremendous amount of developer jobs available today, but all jobs are not created equal. You will learn how to get your dream job.

By reading Wired For Coding, you will learn how to set yourself apart from the crowd to land your first job:

Properly setting and achieving goals through SMART objectives.
Define your specific career plan by using a step-by-step guide.
Build real-world experience through practical advice.
Leverage personal branding to differentiate yourself and make a positive impression.
Learn how to properly build a network while still in college.
Build a work portfolio that will make you stand out during your interview, and significantly increase your chances of a job offer.
And finally, learn what to expect during your job search, interview, and first job offer.

Want to successfully at landing your first job after college?

Wired For Coding is the ultimate blueprint that every college student needs to follow if they want to land their dream job after college. It's never too late to start, and this book walks you through the entire process whether you are in high school, college or switching careers.

Print length

156 pages
Language

English
Sticky notes

On Kindle Scribe
Publication date

September 5, 2016
Reading age

13 - 18 years
File size

1209 KB
Page Flip

Enabled
Word Wise

Enabled
Enhanced typesetting

Enabled
See all details

Editorial Reviews

Review

"As a former K-12 educator and University Dean, I understand the importance of training and graduating Computer Science majors. The employment opportunities are expanding rapidly and it is incumbent on our education system to prepare students for opportunities in this dynamic field. William's book provides the motivation and insight necessary for Computer Science candidates to prepare for a career in this exciting profession." - Rick Melmer Leadership South Dakota

"Code or be coded! Having the ability to write code will be your key to unlock incredible value for yourself and others in the 21st century. In this book, William gives you the step-by-guide to start down the path of code pro." - John T. Meyer, Co-Founder at Lemonly

"Introducing more women in computer science and technology can help spur creativity and innovation. Wired For Coding does an excellent job of providing information so women can leverage William's experience to jump start their future in development and technology. The book goes beyond coding to career advice and professional etiquette." - Ashley Podhradsky, D.Sc, Dakota State University

"The lessons found in Wired For Coding are essential for new graduates. William shares perspectives from the employer which aren't found in typical computer science curriculum. Even established technology pros will benefit from reading this book." -
Ryan Sougstad, Ph.D., Associate Professor Augustana University

"Most first-time job searches are haphazard and opportunistic at best, to the graduate's significant detriment. In this book, William makes a case for purposeful planning and critical evaluation when pursuing that initial position after college. He brings a perspective worth understanding before staring down your first interviewer." - Deane Barker, Author, Speaker, and Chief Strategy Officer at Blend Interactive

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LOGB9US
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Throne Publishing Group (September 5, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1209 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1945255064

Best Sellers Rank: #1,183,316 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #11 in Graduate Preparation Test Guides
- #37 in Education Workbooks (Kindle Store)
- #146 in Job Interviewing (Kindle Store)

Customer Reviews:
4.4 38 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Videos

Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

William Bushee

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

William Bushee is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, educator, and overall technology lover. He cofounded Code Bootcamp of South Dakota where they teach web development to adults and video game development to kids.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5

38 global ratings

5 star		64%
4 star		21%
3 star		6%
2 star		9%
1 star 0% (0%)		0%

How customer reviews and ratings work

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Jeffrey M. Peeters

My grandson has a mentor in South Dakota

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 6, 2016

Verified Purchase

I discovered Wired For Coding when searching for a career-guidance book for my grandson.
He is interested in the field of computer code writing & asked if I knew how to go about getting a job in the field. I didn't have a clue. I do now.
We received the book upon publication & have read it & found the plan to a code writing career laid out in simple to follow steps.
I was particularly impressed by the format of the book. The steps are arranged in chronological order with detailed instructions galore.
Each chapter is broken down into topics that are discussed with clarity & focused on the task at hand.
I particularly liked the Go Execute wrap up of each chapter as a friendly nudge to get the ball rolling.
In summation Wired For Coding is a well-thought out guide to getting one's Personal Brand (Another of Will's catch-phrases) established in the computer Coding world.
Thanks

3 people found this helpful

Helpful

AB

If you're hunting for a developer job, get this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 26, 2019

Verified Purchase

I've always been a bit of a tinkerer, though information technology was not "cool" when I graduated and I opted to use my finance degree in the securities industry. Most of the fun aspects of my former job became automated and I left the industry out of boredom and started a business. Then, Flappy Birds came out.

Long story short, after learning a few of languages and a developer boot camp, I was decent, but I had exactly zero contacts in the software industry. Twenty plus years after graduating with a finance degree, I had no idea how to get my foot in the door. I followed the recommendations in this book and I'm certain it's what made the difference for me.

Helpful

Amazon Customer

Not just for Coding and college students.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 2, 2016

Verified Purchase

I don't write code and I'm not a college student, but I'm a person trying to enter a very competitive market. And this book was an amazing tool that held some great tips on the small things I could do to gain an edge on the market. A lot of thought went into this book, both in its ideas and into the manner in which it was written. It was a flood of common sense technics that, in the long run, could have rippling effects. I would highly recommend this book not only to the college students it was intended, but for anyone entering a competitive market. It's that voice of reason and experience helping you, step by step, to get organized for that seemingly impossible job interview or almost unobtainable dream.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Amazon Customer

Wired for Coding provides a clear path to a development career

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 30, 2016

Verified Purchase

Wired for Coding is a fantastic resource for students, or anyone looking to break into a tech career. You can learn code syntax on many different websites, but becoming a developer requires a plan with clear goals. How do you separate yourself from the pack? How do you prove to a hiring manager or recruiter that you know what you're doing?

William Bushee channels insight from over 25 years of development experience to provide an end-to-end guide to put yourself in the best position as a prospective developer. I really valued the lists detailing exactly which steps to take and when to take them; breaking into tech is a challenging and daunting process, but with self-discipline and by exactly following the steps outlined in Wired for Coding, you can do it!

3 people found this helpful

Helpful

Alex A.

which wouldn't be a bad thing if he went through the system himself

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 25, 2018

Verified Purchase

The author seems to center everything he knows around his own personal experience, which wouldn't be a bad thing if he went through the system himself. Instead, he told of how he did things and what he looked for. Another issue is that the advice given could apply to any career.

Helpful

Garrett Fenton

Great straightforward book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 13, 2018

Verified Purchase

Great book! Goes into great detail about what can set you apart from the crowd when looking for jobs/internships. Whats even better is that its very straight forward and quick. He doesn't make the book 500 pages and fill it with little stories. He gets straight to the point and still manages to give good examples. Definitely a must read if you are going to be starting to look for jobs/internships soon.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Spencer MaeCroft

Interesting ideas and a very quick read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 21, 2020

Verified Purchase

The book keeps ideas simple and stresses the idea to actually create a solid plan for finding not just the job you can get but rather the job you want.

Helpful

Amazon Customer

Read this book! Follow this advise! Get that job!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 30, 2016

Verified Purchase

What I liked most about this book is how it lays out the steps that prepare the student to be successful at interview time! Small things can make a big impact, and be the difference between just getting a job, and setting themselves apart to get a great job!

Amazon Music Stream millions of songs	Amazon Advertising Find, attract, and engage customers	6pm Score deals on fashion brands	AbeBooks Books, art & collectibles	ACX Audiobook Publishing Made Easy	Sell on Amazon Start a Selling Account

Amazon Business Everything For Your Business	Amazon Fresh Groceries & More Right To Your Door	AmazonGlobal Ship Orders Internationally	Home Services Experienced Pros Happiness Guarantee	Amazon Ignite Sell your original Digital Educational Resources	Amazon Web Services Scalable Cloud Computing Services

Audible Listen to Books & Original Audio Performances	Book Depository Books With Free Delivery Worldwide	Box Office Mojo Find Movie Box Office Data	ComiXology Thousands of Digital Comics	DPReview Digital Photography	Fabric Sewing, Quilting & Knitting

Goodreads Book reviews & recommendations	IMDb Movies, TV & Celebrities	IMDbPro Get Info Entertainment Professionals Need	Kindle Direct Publishing Indie Digital & Print Publishing Made Easy	Amazon Photos Unlimited Photo Storage Free With Prime	Prime Video Direct Video Distribution Made Easy

Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands	Amazon Warehouse Great Deals on Quality Used Products	Whole Foods Market America’s Healthiest Grocery Store	Woot! Deals and Shenanigans	Zappos Shoes & Clothing	Ring Smart Home Security Systems

eero WiFi Stream 4K Video in Every Room	Blink Smart Security for Every Home	Neighbors App Real-Time Crime & Safety Alerts	Amazon Subscription Boxes Top subscription boxes – right to your door	PillPack Pharmacy Simplified	Amazon Renewed Like-new products you can trust

OR

Buy for others

Buying and sending eBooks to others

Follow the Author

Wired For Coding: How to Stand Out From The Crowd and Land Your First Job as a Developer Kindle Edition

So, what does it take to land your first job as a developer? I'm glad you asked.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Product details

Videos

About the author

William Bushee

Customer reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.