Interview Speak
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Discover how to decipher the most important job interview questions so you can tell your interviewer what they really want to know. Interview Speak shows you how to ace job interviews by answering the questions behind the questions. Written for job seekers in any field, Interview Speak shows you how to draw on your own unique skillset and deliver answers that will make you stand out. In Interview Speak you'll learn how to: * Break down questions from the interviewer's point of view * Anticipate potential questions from a job description * Develop authentic answers that make you stand out * Navigate different interview stages * Recognize and respond to different types of interview questions Ever felt like you needed a translation guide for a job interview? Interview Speak is that book! From "what are your weaknesses" to "what salary are you looking for", "why did you leave your last job" to "what questions do you have", you'll learn what employers are looking for when they ask these questions and how to give the best answer for you. Have you ever left an interview thinking "nailed it!" and all you heard back was a short rejection? What happened? Didn't you say all the right things? Here's the hard truth: probably not! Job recruiters, screeners, and interviewers speak their own language. If you want to know what they're really asking, you need to learn interview speak! About the book Interview Speak translates the most common, important, and difficult interview questions into plain English and reveals how to answer them effectively and authentically. Experienced interview coaches and employment consultants Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne decode dozens of interview transcripts--including a few clueless responses that may seem all-too familiar. You'll learn to appear confident and qualified as you turn your good answers into great ones. What's inside * An insider's perspective on the job interview * Dozens of sample answers to common questions * No canned replies--develop your own authentic responses About the reader For job seekers in any field. About the author Barbara Limmer has personally coached thousands of professionals and executives from around the world. Laura Browne has extensive experience in leadership and management development, including time as Senior Director of Human Resources for a global tech company. Table of Contents Part 1 1 Welcome to Interview Speak Part 2 2 Common questions and special situations 3 Interpersonal skills questions 4 Perseverance skills, failures, and negative situations questions 5 Leadership, hiring, and motivating skills questions 6 Problem-solving, time management, negotiation, and change questions 7 Questions by job function Part 3 8 Not doing your homework, not being real, or leaving without 9 Not hearing the question, the whole question, and the heart of the question 10 Giving answers that sound good to you (but aren't) Part 4 11 Interview stages and translations before, during, and after 12 How to deal with bad interviewers (and really good ones) Part 5 13 Next steps A Interview questions by chapter B Questions to think about C Interview preparation checklist D Post-interview evaluation
Cracking the Data Engineering Interview
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Get to grips with the fundamental concepts of data engineering, and solve mock interview questions while building a strong resume and a personal brand to attract the right employers Key Features Develop your own brand, projects, and portfolio with expert help to stand out in the interview round Get a quick refresher on core data engineering topics, such as Python, SQL, ETL, and data modeling Practice with 50 mock questions on SQL, Python, and more to ace the behavioral and technical rounds Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Preparing for a data engineering interview can often get overwhelming due to the abundance of tools and technologies, leaving you struggling to prioritize which ones to focus on. This hands-on guide provides you with the essential foundational and advanced knowledge needed to simplify your learning journey.The book begins by helping you gain a clear understanding of the nature of data engineering and how it differs from organization to organization. As you progress through the chapters, you'll receive expert advice, practical tips, and real-world insights on everything from creating a resume and cover letter to networking and negotiating your salary. The chapters also offer refresher training on data engineering essentials, including data modeling, database architecture, ETL processes, data warehousing, cloud computing, big data, and machine learning. As you advance, you'll gain a holistic view by exploring continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD), data security, and privacy. Finally, the book will help you practice case studies, mock interviews, as well as behavioral questions.By the end of this book, you will have a clear understanding of what is required to succeed in an interview for a data engineering role. What you will learn Create maintainable and scalable code for unit testing Understand the fundamental concepts of core data engineering tasks Prepare with over 100 behavioral and technical interview questions Discover data engineer archetypes and how they can help you prepare for the interview Apply the essential concepts of Python and SQL in data engineering Build your personal brand to noticeably stand out as a candidate Who this book is for If you're an aspiring data engineer looking for guidance on how to land, prepare for, and excel in data engineering interviews, this book is for you. Familiarity with the fundamentals of data engineering, such as data modeling, cloud warehouses, programming (python and SQL), building data pipelines, scheduling your workflows (Airflow), and APIs, is a prerequisite. ]]>
Acing the System Design Interview
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The system design interview is one of the hardest challenges you''ll face in the software engineering hiring process. This practical book gives you the insights, the skills, and the hands-on practice you need to ace the toughest system design interview questions and land the job and salary you want. In Acing the System Design Interview you will master a structured and organized approach to present system design ideas like: Scaling applications to support heavy traffic Distributed transactions techniques to ensure data consistency Services for functional partitioning such as API gateway and service mesh Common API paradigms including REST, RPC, and GraphQL Caching strategies, including their tradeoffs Logging, monitoring, and alerting concepts that are critical in any system design Communication skills that demonstrate your engineering maturity Don''t be daunted by the complex, open-ended nature of system design interviews! In this in-depth guide, author Zhiyong Tan shares what he''s learned on both sides of the interview table. You''ll dive deep into the common technical topics that arise during interviews and learn how to apply them to mentally perfect different kinds of systems. Foreword by Anthony Asta, Michael D. Elder. About the technology The system design interview is daunting even for seasoned software engineers. Fortunately, with a little careful prep work you can turn those open-ended questions and whiteboard sessions into your competitive advantage! In this powerful book, Zhiyong Tan reveals practical interview techniques and insights about system design that have earned developers job offers from Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, PayPal, and Uber. About the book Acing the System Design Interview is a masterclass in how to confidently nail your next interview. Following these easy-to-remember techniques, you''ll learn to quickly assess a question, identify an advantageous approach, and then communicate your ideas clearly to an interviewer. As you work through this book, you''ll gain not only the skills to successfully interview, but also to do the actual work of great system design. What''s inside Insights on scaling, transactions, logging, and more Practice questions for core system design concepts How to demonstrate your engineering maturity Great questions to ask your interviewer About the reader For software engineers, software architects, and engineering managers looking to advance their careers. About the author Zhiyong Tan is a manager at PayPal. He has worked at Uber, Teradata, and at small startups. Over the years, he has been in many system design interviews, on both sides of the table. The technical editor on this book was Mohit Kumar. Table of Contents PART 1 1 A walkthrough of system design concepts 2 A typical system design interview flow 3 Non-functional requirements 4 Scaling databases 5 Distributed transactions 6 Common services for functional partitioning PART 2 7 Design Craigslist 8 Design a rate-limiting service 9 Design a notification/alerting service 10 Design a database batch auditing service 11 Autocomplete/typeahead 12 Design Flickr 13 Design a Content Distribution Network (CDN) 14 Design a text messaging app 15 Design Airbnb 16 Design a news feed 17 Design a dashboard of top 10 products on Amazon by sales volume Appendix A Monoliths vs. microservices Appendix B OAuth 2.0 authorization and OpenID Connect authentication Appendix C C4 Model Appendix D Two-phase commit (2PC)
Ask the Right Questions; Get the Right Job
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Too often people go to interviews prepared only to answer questions. They study the tough questions for days hoping to give the right responses on D-Day. These same people treat the interview as a cross examination; they see themselves on trial, under the spotlight, deer in the headlights. People who are being interviewed need another attitude, an attitude that says, "I'm here to interview you, to see if I want to bring my talents and experiences to your organization." Most people don't know how to do this. However, if armed with a few questions, they can even the playing field and engage in a useful conversation with their hosts. This book provides a set of questions that are appropriate for any job candidate to ask and allows candidates to participate in a dialogue, a conversation. Experience suggests that only a handful of questions are necessary in most interviews. Review all of the questions. Choose the ones that you believe provide you with the information you need. Learn to interview the interviewer!
Job Interviewing for Dummies
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Boost your confidence, ace your interview, and get the job Job Interviewing For Dummies will teach you how to prepare for your next job interview, deal with tough questions, and gain the tools and skills to interview with confidence and poise. This book offers a structured, step-by-step approach for succeeding in virtual and in-person interviews. You'll find information, strategies, and examples to empower you to present your best self to potential employers. Learn how to anticipate and prepare for the most likely questions, regardless of your level or industry, and be prepared for anything--an interview on short notice, explaining gaps on your resume, changing careers, and beyond. With examples and stories from the interview trenches, this friendly Dummies guide will help you breathe new life into your job search. Gain the poise you need to own the interview room (or the video chat) Brush up on your interview skills if you haven't done this in a while Come prepared with impressive answers and questions to ask Overcome common challenges like resume gaps This book is for anyone interested in finding a new job or helping others in their job search. With Job Interviewing For Dummies, be prepared to hear "yes" more often!
