Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

This course is part of multiple programs. Learn more

Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team

What you'll learn

  •   Describe the role of a software engineer and some career path options as well as the prospective opportunities in the field.
  •   Explain how to build a foundation for a job search, including researching job listings, writing a resume, and making a portfolio of work.
  •   Summarize what a candidate can expect during a typical job interview cycle, different types of interviews, and how to prepare for interviews.
  •   Explain how to give an effective interview, including techniques for answering questions and how to make a professional personal presentation.
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Software Development
  •   Professional Development
  •   Software Engineering
  •   Interviewing Skills
  •   Verbal Communication Skills
  •   Professionalism
  •   Problem Solving
  •   Computer Programming
  •   Professional Networking
  •   Communication Strategies
  • There are 3 modules in this course

    This course will prepare you to enter the job market as a great candidate for a software engineering position. It provides practical techniques for creating essential job-seeking materials such as a resume and a portfolio, as well as auxiliary tools like a cover letter and an elevator pitch. You will learn how to find and assess prospective job positions, apply to them, and lay the groundwork for interviewing. The course doesn’t stop there, however. You will also get inside tips and steps you can use to perform professionally and effectively at interviews. You will learn how to approach a code challenge and get to practice completing them. Additionally, it provides information about the regular functions and tasks of software engineers, as well as the opportunities of the profession and some options for career development. You will get guidance from a number of experts in the software industry through the course. They will discuss their own career paths and talk about what they have learned about networking, interviewing, solving coding problems, and fielding other questions you may encounter as a candidate. Let seasoned software development professionals share their experience to help you get ahead and land the job you want. This course will prepare learners for roles with a variety of titles, including Software Engineer, Software Developer, Application Developer, Full Stack Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, DevOps Engineer, and Mobile App Developer.

    Applying and Preparing to Interview 

    Interviewing 

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