Downsized but Not out

This guide informs the reader how to interview for a position in the PC computer market. As companies move from mainframes and minicomputers to desktop computing, computer specialists need to make the transition too. This guide advises them how to shift their focus, build a new skills base and compete for jobs in an era of downsizing and technological evolution. Readers are led through the tough questions and scenarios that today's interviewers are likely to pose and are provided with outline responses that should maximize their chances of success. Written in a question-and-answer format, this guide addresses the computer job-search process from A to Z. It pinpoints the differences between old and new computer environments; presents facts about hardware, software, networks and communications in emerging systems; and helps job-seekers navigate tough transitions.