A complete guide on how to get your first programming job from a hiring manager, even if you are changing careers, a transitioning military veteran, don't have a degree, or want to make more money I made a career switch from sales and no coding experience, to becoming a Software Engineer (with no degree) and ultimately now a Senior Software Engineering Manager (hiring manager) at the largest tech company in the world leading teams of dozens of engineers, and this is how I did it. For those looking to make a career change, want to get your first programming job, or learn how to actually get hired, this is the book for you. In this book i'll cover: -How to get professional software engineering experience that you can put on your resume -How to handle the technical interview -What to expect in your first role as a Software Engineer -Does formal education matter -Does language you are learning matter -How to structure your resume experience to get your first coding job -How to get better as a developer -How to find hidden engineering jobs that aren't on the job boards -How to handle rejection and have hope -How to get internships -What types of jobs to apply for And much more. So if you want to get your first job as a software engineer, this is the book for you.
