Good, highly technical people are very valuable.

Employers want employees who are articulate, possessing excellent writing and speaking skills. You must be able to provide simple but clear instructions for your subordinates. This enables your employees to execute tasks correctly and efficiently. You must also know how to break complex issues or data into usable information, whether writing a report or presenting information at a meeting.

Use action verbs during the interview to describe your past responsibilities. Explain how you executed a particular project, managed a budget, or negotiated a contract with an outside vendor.

C programs, focusing more on pointers and bitwise operators.