Editorial: Hear, Hear!
[author : Eugene Eric Kim] #Edito
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Software Companies Are Looking For
[author : Eugene Eric Kim]
All the technical skills in the world won't get you hired if you don't know how to open a company's doors. DDJ technical editor Eugene Kim interviews two staffing managers to get an insider's view of how companies hire and what they look for in candidates.
The IT Professional Job Market
[author : Toni Cardarella]
When it comes to job titles, there is more variety in the information technology (IT) field than you might think. Toni goes inside a number of companies and industries to find out what they mean when they say "IT professional."
Job Offers and Stock Options
[author : Jon Buchwald]
Stock options are a recruitment tool increasingly used by many businesses. You have to be careful, however, because they may not be the pot of gold you thought they'd be. Jon shares five questions you need to ask yourself, and your employer, when evaluating stock options.
Certification and Microsoft's Windows NT Server
[author : Emmett Dulaney]
Certification is a career development tool that can make you a more attractive job candidate. Emmett finds out what this means when it comes to Windows NT Server from the standpoint of where it fits into the MCSE certification, how it fits into MCP certification, and what skills are required for passing it.
Coding Forever?
[author : John E. Swanke]
Do you really want to make coding your life-long career, or do you see yourself attending board meetings, sitting on a yacht in Pago Pago, or teaching programming to students? Find out what one long-time programmer thinks about programming as a career.
Relocation Packages
[author : Kelly Tanabe]
An often overlooked—and most traumatic—part of the job search is moving. Kelly explains what to look for in your employer's relocation package, and how to find an affordable place to live.
High-Tech Hiring Practices
[author : Reginald B. Charney]
Hiring practices can differ from company to company, and from locale to locale. Consequently, the ideal candidate for an established Route 128 company may not be the same as for a Silicon Valley startup. A software veteran who's worked on both coasts shares some hard won knowledge.
Programmer's Bookshelf
We review some of the best and most essential books for software professionals.