Software Quality Engineering or Preparing for the Behavior Based Interview

Software Quality Engineering: Testing, Quality Assurance, and Quantifiable Improvement

Author: Jeff Tian

The one resource needed to create reliable software

This text offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to software quality engineering. By following the author's clear guidance, readers learn how to master the techniques to produce high-quality, reliable software, regardless of the software system's level of complexity.

The first part of the publication introduces major topics in software quality engineering and presents quality planning as an integral part of the process. Providing readers with a solid foundation in key concepts and practices, the book moves on to offer in-depth coverage of software testing as a primary means to ensure software quality; alternatives for quality assurance, including defect prevention, process improvement, inspection, formal verification, fault tolerance, safety assurance, and damage control; and measurement and analysis to close the feedback loop for quality assessment and quantifiable improvement.

The text's approach and style evolved from the author's hands-on experience in the classroom. All the pedagogical tools needed to facilitate quick learning are provided:
* Figures and tables that clarify concepts and provide quick topic summaries
* Examples that illustrate how theory is applied in real-world situations
* Comprehensive bibliography that leads to in-depth discussion of specialized topics
* Problem sets at the end of each chapter that test readers' knowledge

This is a superior textbook for software engineering, computer science, information systems, and electrical engineering students, and a dependable reference for software and computer professionals and engineers.

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Preparing for the Behavior-Based Interview: How to Get the Job You Want

Author: Terry L Fitzwater

This book presents suggestions on how to prepare for an interview in which you will be asked to describe your experience with tasks valued by potential employers. The book also provides tips on researching companies and making a good impression even before the interview.

Table of Contents:

Introduction The Behavior-Based Interview Process Employee Objectives What Are Behavior-Based Questions? Phase
1: Preparation Making a Good Initial Impression Researching the Company Understanding the Position Description Writing Your Cover Letter Developing Your Resume Elements of an Effective Resume Phase
2: Polishing Your Image The P-A-R Technique The P-A-R-T-N-E-R Technique Phase
3: Responding to Questions Taking Center Stage Types of Questions Purpose of Questions Pet Questions The Positive Approach The "Positive Twist" Approach Behavior Evaluation Criteria Phase
4: Following Up Closing the Interview Response Options Writing a Follow-Up Letter Final Checklist
Appendix Internet Resources Action Verb Statements Questions to Ask the Interviewer Additional Reading