Selection of resources for a job seeker programmer

Being engaged in Java training and graduate employment since 2013, I have accumulated a fairly large collection of links to the topics of resume writing, online tests, preparing for interviews and passing interviews, looking for work and tips for beginners. The part is suitable for all candidates, the part (by preparation) is specific to Java. I offer you this selection:

Resume writing:

Templates

• VisualCV: create resume in minutes
• Resumup
• GitHub Pages template

Content

• How to sell your resume 2 times more expensive
• How to make a resume
• Resume programmers. Part 1 (bad)
• Resume programmers. Part 2 (good)
• How to create a resume in English
• REGISTRATION IT SUMMARY for USA
• email, skype: it is very desirable that by them you are recognizable. Get workers, if not so.
• write ALL IT experience: technologies, which specific tasks were solved, which tools were used, VCS, DB, assembly tools, including experience in the university.
• convenient to have a resume on the Internet: GitHub Pages , HeadHunter (open for viewing without authorization!), LinkedIn, Google doc, ..., so that they can conveniently share.

Tests / tasks online:

• Java Programming Test
• Game: test Java skills
• Codility lesson tests
• Quizful tests online
• LeetCode Online Judge
• Sphere online judge
• Codility programmers lessons
• Hackerrank practice coding

Interview Preparation

• Many categories with answers to questions
• Question Lists from Javastudy
• Awesome Interviews in different languages
• Build questions and answers from JavaStudy
• SQL knowledge test
• Java Junior Developer Interview Questions
• Java interview questions on Android
• Build questions from JavaRush
• Typical technical interview questions
• Java Memory Model in brief
• Series "Data structures in pictures"
• Book Cracking the Coding Interview

Passing the interview:

• Michael Portnov. Job Interview: How to Sell Yourself Properly
• Michael Portnov. What questions do we ask at the interview?
• Michael Portnov. Job Interview: Life Path
• Youtube channel: Resume, job search, interview
• Jacob Fine: How to become a professional Java developer

Main job search sites:

• Yandex aggregator
• Headhunter
• LinkedIn
• djinni.co (more relevant for Ukraine)

Tips for beginners

• Learn to properly formulate a problem. The problem "does not work for me" can have thousands of reasons. In the process of formulating her decision comes very often.
• Learn to research the problem. Careful reading of the logs and the ability to debug - the basic skills of the developer. In the logs it is necessary to read the top of the bottommost accessory - there is the cause of the whole footcloth.
• Properly take time to each problem. Two extremes - immediately rush for help and beat us for hours. Try to solve it yourself, and depending on the problem, set aside a reasonable time for this.
• If you explain something to the project - be sure to write down.
• When you get the task - specify everything in great detail.
• Receive feedback in the decision process - whether you are going in that direction.
• Do not ignore joint lunches (smoking rooms)
• Get ready for stand-ups / flyers. Ask them sane questions. Show interest
• Highlight the most important thing by interviewing the boss and important colleagues. Do not spray on the little things
• To be a programmer: from childhood to adulthood
• How to be a novice developer and not go crazy

A set of links: Algorithms / Coding Practice / Guides / ...

Happy reading / viewing and wish not to drown in this sea of ​​information. Remember: it is impossible to know everything, the ultimate goal is to get an offer. Go to the interview, the only way to get a real experience and in the end find a favorite job.