The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Career in Computer Programming - Softcover

Liberty, Jesse

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789719959 ISBN 13: 9780789719959

Publisher: Que, 2003

Synopsis

Describes the job market, qualifications, career paths, and common pitfalls and includes information on interviewing, working with employment agencies, and resumes

About this title

About the Author

Jesse Liberty is President of Liberty Associates, Inc., which provides onsite training, mentoring, consulting, and contract programming. Jesse is the author of Sams Teach Yourself C++ Programming in 24 Hours and Beginning Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, C++ from Scratch, as well as other books on C++ and object-oriented programming. Jesse was a software architect for Xerox, a distinguished software engineer for AT&T, and Vice President of Citibank's Development Division.

From the Back Cover

Today there is a tremendous demand for professional programmers. This is the single most lucrative and rewarding career path available to the self-taught and self-motivated, and this book tells you everything you need to know to get started. Take this road map and completely understand the work environment, alternative career paths, and the skills needed to be a professional computer programmer. Find out about the really important stuff, too- salary ranges, paths of self and assisted training, interview preparation, obtaining job experience, and how to network for job advancement. The Complete Idiots Guide to a Career in Computer Programming puts you in control.

Edition details

• Publisher: Que
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789719959
• ISBN 13: 9780789719959
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 302