Rothstein began his career at Univac and has worked for Big Blue, Motorola, and Bankers Trust as a systems engineer. Rothstein wrote the first chapter which is an overview of the technical interview that tells you what you need to know to succeed. The remainder of the book was written by experts, senior programmers, technical managers, and consultants. In a nutshell, the book contains everything you need to know to ace the technical interview. The message is obvious and powerful.
Interviews are job auditions.
Like the actor preparing for a part, the more you put into the critical preparation phase, the better your chance of scoring a role. The harsh reality is if you mess up the interview, you don't get another chance. There are no callbacks on the career stage. Beyond good advice, such as tips for managing uncomfortable situations, you'll learn how interviewers think and what kind of person companies are looking for. You bet it is.