Over the years, I've collected some good resources for job searching and interview prep. While I'm NOT looking right now, I have friends who are, so I wanted to share this list. If you have something to add, please submit a PR or add an Issue and I'll get it added ASAP.
Wondering if you should stay or quit? Check out this great video by Tim Corey.
- Be active on LinkedIn.
- During your job search, pay for LinkedIn Premium if for no other reason than you can see who is viewing your profile! It also gives you access to LinkedIn Learning, and believe it or not, there are some solid courses!
- As difficult as it can be, try to be nice to recruiters. You NEVER when or how they'll be able to help you.
- Create a blog on your own domain, or if that's not an option, write on a platform like Medium. Get your ideas and knowledge out there!
I find Code Katas are a great way to keep the axe sharp, and to prepare for technical interviews.
Another resource for helping keep your skills sharp are coding streams on Twitch and YouTube.
- Brendan Enrick / DevChatter Twitch
- Brendan Enrick / DevChatter YouTube
- Jeff Fritz / CSharpFritz on Twitch
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- Guides and Cheat Sheets from Taylor Desseyn
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- 30 Interview Questions for a Database Administrator and Developer
- How to create an outstanding resume - Part 1
- How to create an outstanding resume - Part 2
- Job Interview Advice for Junior Developers
- My Favorite Books for Coding Interviews
- 5 Dangerous Things to Avoid Saying In a Job Interview
- 3 Steps to Answer Tell Me About Yourself - Example included!
- What is your Weakness? | Best Answer (from former CEO)
- 6 MOST Difficult Interview Questions And How To Answer Them
- STAR Interview Technique - Top 10 Behavioral Questions
- Dan Croitor - take your pick of his videos - they're all good!
- Microsoft Interview for Software Engineers: 10 Questions You Can Expect (non-tech)
- 10 Most asked questions in Microsoft Interviews in 2020
- Second Job Interview Tips to pass your interview
- Never say or do this in a job interview
- 7 Common Reasons WHY You'll Fail Your Job Interview
- Talks to watch before a job interview
- 10 Myths about JOB Interviews that JUST Aren't TRUE