Frequently Asked Questions

Monday, July 20, 2009

Who Are You?

I’m currently a computer science master’s student at a large state school which is located in one of the top ten metropolitan areas in the United States. I received my bachelor’s degree at the same school. I’m also doing a software engineer internship at a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing computer hardware. For more information about me, please read My Story.

What is the Purpose of this Blog?

The purpose of this blog is to provide information and advice on how to be successful in the programming technical interview and recruiting process. Over the past three years, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview with many technical companies for various programming related jobs. Through my experience in these interviews, I was able to gain invaluable insight into what it takes to be successful. In this blog, I hope to convey my knowledge to you through detailed and informative posts.

What is the Format of this Blog?

The format of this blog will be a chronological recounting of all my interview experiences starting with my first internship interview during my sophomore year and ending with my last full time position interview six months after I graduated. Interspersed between these interview accounts will be posts that offer advice on interview preparation, career fairs, phone screens, resume writing, and much more.

Which Companies Did You Interview With?

Adobe (2 on-sites)
Apple
Cisco (on-site)
General Dynamics (on-site)
Google (on-site)
Honeywell (on-site)
IBM (on-site)
Intel (on-site)
Lockheed Martin (on-site)
Microsoft (on-site)
National Instruments
Network Appliance
Paypal (on-site)
Raytheon
Sun Microsystems

How Can I Follow this Blog?

There are many ways you can follow the blog. You can receive updates via RSS or e-mail. Or you can join the Twitter, Facebook, or Myspace page.

Why Are You Writing this Blog?

I’m writing this blog because I enjoy discussing the programming technical interview and recruiting process. I’m passionate, knowledgeable, and opinionated about the subject matter which I believe will lead to compelling posts. I also feel that a lot of people are interested in the information that I have to offer and I hope to reach a wide audience with my writing.

How Often Will this Blog Be Published?

A new post will be published every three days.

How Can I Support this Blog?

You can support this blog by actively reading it and by participating in the comments discussion. If you enjoy the content and would like to spread the word to others, I encourage you to do so. If you’ve been positively impacted by the information and would like to show your gratitude through a donation, I would appreciate it very much.

How Can I Contact You?

For any questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to e-mail me.

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