num_pages: 371
description: Winning strategies for getting hired as an IT professionalWondering how to stand out from the crowd and land the IT job you really want? Now you can go behind the scenes of the IT interview process and get inside the mind of potential employers using this insightful and practical guide. Learn what today's IT hiring managers are looking for and get expert tips for preparing yourself for the interview process -- from start to finish. Including off-the-record advice from hiring managers in key technology areas, Paula Moreira shows you how to get past human resources, make a great first impression, ace standard technical interview questions, avoid common mistakes, and much more. From overcoming pre-interview jitters to writing first-rate thank-you letters and negotiating salary, she can boost your chances of getting hired. Her ultimate interview reference also contains a handy section with job descriptions, qualifications checklists, and more than 500 sample interview questions for key IT jobs -- including network administrators, Web designers, programmers, desktop support, consultants, and more. 
  
   Prepare with more than 500 frequently used interview questions -- including sample answers hiring managers want to hear 
   Research potential employers -- and learn the six things you should know about the company before the interview  
   Present your skills effectively and position yourself for the job you want  
   Discover phone tips for getting through to the right hiring person  
   Learn which questions you should always ask at the end of an interview  
   Pick up strategies for scheduling next steps -- including thank-you notes, references, and second interviews  
   Get proven advice on evaluating job offers and negotiating salary  
   Find additional strategies at the companion Web site  
 Includes free online assessment from BrainBench
language: English
title: Ace the IT Job Interview
titlecomplete: Ace the IT Job Interview
ratings_count: 34
publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media