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Careers in Computer Software and Hardware
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Author: WetFeet
List Price: $19.95
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ISBN: 1582072663
Publisher: Wet Feet Press (01 September, 2002)
Edition: Paperback
Sales Rank: 1,015,004
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 out of 5
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Customer ReviewsRating: 5 out of 5
good info on programming opps
as a programmer at a small start-up in the SF bay area, i've been thinking i'd like to get into a (larger) company with more stability. but which ones are likely to stick around for the long term (at least more than a couple years)? well, a friend recommended i check out wetfeet's library to see what it had on computer programming, and i found this guide. it was not only extremely informative, but it was clearly written by someone in the industry. i now have a good idea about who i should be gunning for....my top 10 list has solidified since reading this book. it also helped to read the real people profiles of people who are ahead of me in their career track and see myself in one of those roles.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reassurance for Computer Geeks
As a recent computer science graduate, it won't suprise anyone to say that I've been a little disappointed with the opportunities available to me, especially after seeing my peers just a few years ahead of me with all kinds of options. So I bought this guide, with a certain amount of skepticism. However, upon opening up to the Industry Overview, I was reassured to find that the guide was actually quite current: "2002 is a different world than 1999, or even 2001. Gone are the days where simply flashing a Computer Science (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE) or MBA degree was enough to start the flow of lucrative job offers." Yah!, I thought, so what do I do now? This guide went on to answer just that question. Now I have a much better idea of which areas of the industry are the most promising right now, and where I should focus my job search, as well as an overview of the main (and still-existing) companies to look at. The "Getting Hired" section was especially helpful because it broke down information for Undergrads, Advanced Degrees, and Midcareers, rather than just giving general instructions that may or may not apply to you directly. I also found the following Interview Tips helpful for any interview situation.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Well written and informative!
This was a great read--I enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek writing style, and the let's-not-look-at-this-industry-through-rose-colored-glasses approach. It certainly didn't turn me off to wanting to get into computer software once I graduate with my EECS degree; instead, it helped me narrow down my list of future employers so that i can continue my research in a more focused and efficient manner. Thanks Wetfeet, for a job well-done.
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