Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Computer Industry (Career Coach)

Presents a guide for those interested in pursuing a career in the computer industry, with advice and tips on assessing interests and skills, setting goals, planning career actions, searching for a job, networking, and pursuing success. Contents......Page 6 1: Introducing Your Career Coach......Page 8 2: Focusing on a Great Career in the Computer Industry......Page 19 3: Plan for Success in the Computer Industry......Page 42 4: Get Ready, Get Set, Go: Preparation......Page 66 5: Job Search Strategies......Page 86 6: Tools for Success......Page 113 7: Getting Your Foot in the Door......Page 140 8: The Interview......Page 165 9: Marketing Yourself for Success......Page 185 10: Succeeding in the Workplace......Page 205 11: Succeeding as a Consultant, Independent Contractor, or Freelancer......Page 221 12: Success Is Yours for the Taking......Page 238 Appendix I: Trade Associations, Unions, and Other Organizations......Page 252 Appendix II: Career Web Sites......Page 260 Bibliography......Page 263 Index......Page 270 "Managing Your Career in the Computer Industry guides readers through the steps necessary to achieve and sustain a dream career, from assessing your interests and skills, setting goals, planning career actions, and searching for a job to interviewing, entering the field, networking, and thriving in the workplace. Author Shelly Field shares insider knowledge as well as essential advice, industry secrets, and helpful tips."--Jacket With practical advice on making contacts, self-marketing, interviewing, career strategies, and much more, this series is suitable for readers looking to enter - and excel in - the workforce. Offers tips for success in the computer industry. This book provides advice from professionals, career strategies, insider secrets, and more.