Get ready for interview successProgramming jobs are on the rise, and the field is predicted to keep growing, fast. Landing one of these lucrative and rewarding jobs requires more than just being a good programmer. Programming Interviews For Dummies explains the skills and knowledge you need to ace the programming interview.Interviews for software development jobs and other programming positions are unique. Not only must candidates demonstrate technical savvy, they must also show that they're equipped to be a productive member of programming teams and ready to start solving problems from day one. This book demystifies both sides of the process, offering tips and techniques to help candidates and interviewers alike.* Prepare for the most common interview questions* Understand what employers are looking for* Develop the skills to impress non-technical interviewers* Learn how to assess candidates for programming roles* Prove that you (or your new hires) can be productive from day oneProgramming Interviews For Dummies gives readers a clear view of both sides of the process, so prospective coders and interviewers alike will learn to ace the interview.

Introduction 1Part 1: Finding and Hooking Your Next Employer 7Chapter 1: What Should You Expect? 9Chapter 2: Knowing How the Company Is Preparing 21Chapter 3: Understanding the Investment a Company Makes 31Part 2: Preparing for Your Interview 41Chapter 4: Searching High and Low for Companies 43Chapter 5: Shining Up Your Résumé and Social Media Accounts 55Chapter 6: How Your Experience Affects Your Interview 73Chapter 7: Getting Ready for the First Ring 87Part 3: Everyone's Testing Time 99Chapter 8: Testing Strategies for the Interviewee 101Chapter 9: Working with Data Structures: Garbage In Means Garbage Out 117Chapter 10: Identifying Design Patterns and Using Recursion 127Chapter 11: Sorting with Sorting Algorithms 135Chapter 12: Solving Puzzles Is Fun 147Part 4: Sealing the Deal 161Chapter 13: Closing the Deal 163Chapter 14: Honing Your Negotiating Skills 177Part 5: The Part of Tens 189Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Stand Out 191Chapter 16: Ten Non-Technical Questions You May Be Asked 203Chapter 17: Ten Reasons Your Résumé Will End up in the Round File 211Chapter 18: Ten Useful Websites to Check Out 219Chapter 19: Ten Great Books to Read 231Index 239