Okay I already know C++, I've been a studying it for a few years now (CS student) and I want to get a part-time job/internship doing basic C++ coding. The only thing I fear is that I'm going to get a job/internship and then suddenly realize that my college classes have taught me NOTHING (besides basic C++ syntax) that is useful in the real world/work place. Where can I go to test myself, and what books do you suggest? As for books I don't want anything that teaches me the basics, cause I already know that. I want to learn more about the libraries available and hardcore programming, so that when I walk into a new job I'll know that my kung-fu is at least up to par or better. Also, how important is it for me to know something like Visual C++? I can move around and work with/in it but I'm not that good with it yet (I've only been using it about 2-3 months now, and even that's been part-time playing around with it at best). And lastly (sorry I realize this is getting long), whats the fastest way for some one like me to bring themselves up to par? Thanks for any help you guys can give me, sicko