The Tech Resume Inside Out

There’s a myth of it being easy to get a job as a developer. While there are times where this might be true—especially if you are a senior or staff software engineer working at a well-known tech company—this is not the case for most developers. As soon as you get out on the job market and start directly applying for jobs, the feeling of having it easy quickly disappears. This book will help you craft a developer resume that represents you fairly, plays to your strengths, and increases your chances of getting to that recruiter call. Contributing authors and reviewers for the book include hiring managers and technical recruiters at well-known tech companies. From the likes of from Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft, Uber and Square, all the way to high-growth startups. The book is written for software developers, tech leads and engineering managers. Most of the content is tailored from new grads, all the way to experienced software developers, with dedicated sections for leads and engineering managers. The book assumes that you already have the relevant experience for the positions you are applying for.