Skills you require to acquire a job in big 3 (Google,Microsoft,Facebook)

One of the many options after your graduation is job. Everyone have one dream company to work with. Google, Microsoft, Facebook are the BIG 3 companies with which most of the people want to work for.

Skills required to get job at big 3 :

1. Google :-  

  

1. Mastering the foundation. You have to be able to get through an introduction to CS course, like the ones from Udacity or Coursera .

2. Learn to code in at least one object-oriented programming language. Like C++, Java, or Python. Consult MIT or Udacity .

3. Learn other programming languages. Add Java Script, CSS, Ruby, and HTML to your skillset. W3school and CodeAcademy are there to help.

4. Test your code. Because Google wants you to be able to "catch bugs, create tests, and break your software." Udacity , once again.

5. Have some background in abstract math. Like logical reasoning and discrete math, which lots of computer science draws on. MIT can help you with mathematics for computer science .

6. Understand algorithms and data structures. Google wants you to learn about fundamental data types like stacks, queues, and bags, as well as grasp sorting algorithms like quicksort, mergesort, and heapsort. MIT provides the recommended online resources , and the book "The Algorithm Design Manual" is super helpful, too.

7. Get to know operating systems. Because they'll be where you do much of your work. The University of California, Berkeley, provides a primer .

8. Become familiar with artificial intelligence. Google loves robots. Stanford has the knowledge .

9. Learn how to build compilers. Stanford says that when you do that, "you will learn how a program written in a high-level language designed for humans is systematically translated into a program written in low-level assembly more suited to machines." Head to Coursera for the learning .

10. Learn cryptography. Because cybersecurity is crucial. Coursera and Udacity provide courses.

11. Learn parallel programming. Because being able to carry out tons of computations at the same time is super powerful. The University of Illinois can help you out .

Note :-

***The company receives upwards of 2.5 million job applications a year ,        but only hires about 4,000 people .

2. Microsoft :-

The companies you have mentioned, specifically looks at your problem solving skills. So irrespective of which college you belong to, ensure that you have good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms. They generally ask you to solve problems by providing efficient algorithms.So check out books like

1. Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen

2. Algorithm Design by Kleinberg, Tardos

3. Data Structures by Tanenbaum

for improving data structures and algorithm design skills.They also check how efficiently you can code mostly in C and C++(most computer science students prefer them as primary language)

You can improve your coding skills by solving problems posted on sites like

1. Interview Street2. Code chef3. Topcoder

These sites regularly organize coding contest, so participating in them improves correctness and efficiency of codes.

3.Facebook :-

• Ability to pick up new software, frameworks and APIs quickly.
• Good knowledge of basic of Computer Operations.
• Deep understanding of Linux/UNIX system admin and scripting (bash, python), networking (TCP/IP, HTTP).
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Selection Methodology:

Job searchers will get scrutinized on the basis of their performance in written examination and interview that may be followed by personal interaction with recruitment panel. So, candidates who want to make their places secure in facebook.com Jobs has to perform well in both rounds.

Links:

Facebook careers: click here(FB)

Microsoft careers: click here(MS)

Google careers: click here(GO)