Technical Interviews
Interviews for technical positions often involve detailed questions about specific technologies, development theory, problem solving approach, and a host of other topics. Here are some excellent technical interview questions and answers, with specific, real-world questions that are being asked by interviewers.
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Amazon.com Company Profile
Amazon.com is a company that has always fascinated me. They seem to constantly develop new ways of getting me to spend money online, with things like customer reviews, offers to buy things together at a discount and their "customers that purchased this also purchased..." information. As a company, Amazon.com is a clever combination of marketing genius and technical complexity! My personal feeling is that Amazon.com really allowed e-commerce to become a comfortable way for many of us to make purchases online. In the years that I have been a customer, I have never noticed any technical glitches or down-time, which is amazing considering the volume of orders that they process.
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Mechanical Engineer - Profile
One of the more popular careers, which is increasingly difficult to find good candidates for, is Mechanical Engineers. The profile has some links to education resources, a professional organization, and general information about what a mechanical engineer is. I have also recently posted a great example of a Mechanical Engineer - Sample Resume.
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CISSP Certification
The CISSP certification - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - is among the highest paid of the technology certifications. With concerns about internet security and personal identification theft at all time highs, its no surprise that those involved in protecting the security of our information are so well paid. The certification is administered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium and involves intense testing and background information screening.
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Resumes for Techies - Tips, Ticks and Samples
We all need occasional resume tips - it's always handy to keep your resume up to date! One of the most common questions I get from job seekers is - how do I write a resume? What do I put on there, and what should I leave off? This can be especially difficult for techies, where the temptation is to list every single project you have ever worked on. Remember, the goal of your resume is to get an interview, so there should be just enough information on there to make a recruiter or hiring manager want to pick up the phone and learn more about you.
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Microsoft Certifications Guide
Microsoft certifications are in demand with employers. Several of the highest paying certifications are Microsoft Certifications, which tells you that its a skill set employers are looking for. Microsoft offers certifications in several areas (software, database, architecture, etc) and at a variety of experience levels. More technical certifications information:
Jerry Yang Stepping Down as Yahoo CEO
Jerry Yang has announced that he will be stepping down from the CEO role at Yahoo! as soon as his replacement is identified. The news of Yang's imminent departure has re-started speculation of a microsoft buy out. Sources in Redmond seem to think a search-only deal would be more enticing to Microsoft than a full company buy out at this stage. Time will tell, so stay tuned!
Resume Objective
Your resume objective is the first thing a decision maker sees on your resume after your contact information. Make sure this first impression is a strong one by customizing your resume objective to match the job you are applying for.
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How Do I Write a Resume?
It's one of the most common questions in job searching - how do I write a resume? What do I put on there, and what should I leave off? This can be especially difficult for techies, where the temptation is to list every single project and every single technology you have ever worked with. Remember, the goal of your resume is to get an interview, so there should be just enough information on there to make a recruiter or hiring manager want to pick up the phone and learn more about you.
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Cover Letter Writing
I get a lot of resumes (via email) with no cover letter. The resumes I do get with a nice cover letter allow me to focus in more on how the candidate is a fit for the opening I have. Never underestimate the usefulness of a well written cover letter! A cover letter is a great introduction to you as a potential employee. Think of it this way: if you can't take the time to write a well thought out cover letter, why would we think you will take the time to do a good job if we hire you?
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