The Tech Interview Guide Podcast
By W. Ian Douglas
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Welcome to the podcast for techintervide.guide. I‘ve been in the tech industry for over 25 years and have spent more than a decade in management and leadership roles involved in the interview process at many organizations. I‘ve helped people get jobs at all kinds of companies, from small startups to FAANG organizations.
I live stream career coaching and interview preparation advice for people in the tech industry who are looking for their first, or next, technical job . This podcast is made up of Q&A / AMA sessions that I host a few times each month. I talk about behavioral questions, technical concepts, industry trends in interviewing, and what kinds of things are important when answering questions.
You can check out https://techinterview.guide/streaming for more information about live streaming events coming up. You‘re welcome to contact me through the web site or LinkedIn if you have a question you would like answered, or -- better yet -- drop by the live stream on Twitch to ask in real-time. I‘m always open to feedback, and look forward to helping you!
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Do I tell recruiters that I’m waiting to hear back from other companies?
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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I graduated from a bootcamp a year ago and can’t find a job. What am I doing wrong?
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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I cancelled an interview and the recruiter sent me a rude response. Should I do anything?
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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How can we put a demo link on our resume for things like APIs, desktop/mobile/terminal apps, etc.?
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Should I pursue a full-time dev job, or build a company around a full-stack app I wrote?
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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I don’t understand how to solve leetcode problems. Can I just fake it by memorizing answers?
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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How do I talk to my employer about getting a Master’s degree while working full-time?
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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What are my thoughts about roles like Data Analysis in the tech industry?
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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What do I think about companies who give personality tests as part of their interview process?
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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How have tech companies adjusted their interview questions over time?
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Another company asked for a take-home assignment. I’m tired of doing these, what can I do?
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Job interviews and assignments are time-consuming. Should we get paid for our time as candidates?
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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In an interview, is it better to be a culture fit, or to have strong technical skill?
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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What kinds of projects should be on a tech industry resume?
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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FLIP THE SCRIPT -- Try negotiating BEFORE you interview, instead of waiting for a job offer!
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Should a resume only be one page long in today’s tech industry?
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Are there any software-related roles at FAANG companies with easier interview processes?
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Can I add certificates on my resume for development? Are they worthwhile?
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Why do interviews ask about recursion etc when it’s not really used on the job that much?
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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I was asked a brain-teaser at a FAANG company. I thought they didn’t do that any more?
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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What are some online communities for entry-level developers to continue to learn and grow?
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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How can I prepare best for interviews this fall for internship roles next summer?
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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How do you answer questions in the interview about your salary expectations?
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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What are my thoughts on ”ageism” in the tech industry? Does it impact job hunt and hiring?
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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Will wearing a mask affect my interviews if the company doesn’t strictly require them?
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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What is the safest way to answer the question, ”Why did you leaveyour previous job?”
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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I’ve been away from tech for 4 years. Should I apply for less-senior level roles?
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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I have 5yrs experience, but not good at DSA. How can I best prepare for FAANG interviews?
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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How do you advance in your career as a developer? Is there more growth opportunity in management?
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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STOP reading ”you must know these 100 things to be a REAL developer” lists -- they’re GARBAGE!
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Is it a good time (July 2022) to change careers to get into a tech job?
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Which skills/technologies should students learn besides raw programming skill?
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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Is it a good idea to change jobs as a developer when the economy is bad?
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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How can I change from desktop IT support to coding, security, etc, in the tech industry?
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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How do you answer ”tell me about yourself” when you’re still a student?
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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I have 2 semesters left in school, how do I start preparing for interviews now?
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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How do you evaluate stable companies in a down economy when looking for a new job?
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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How can a candidate find up-to-date study material for interview preparation?
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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I failed an interview and find myself repeating the same mistakes. How do I stop doing that?
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Aug 21, 2022 |
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How do I make a study schedule for interview prep, resumes, company research, etc.?
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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How do you discuss why you left a toxic workplace at an interview?
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Does a candidate with references have an advantage over a candidate who has no references?
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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With 2 qualified candidates, one is already an employee, the other is external, who do you hire?
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Aug 14, 2022 |
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I don’t feel respected at my new job, will it look bad if I change my job already?
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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I’ve taken on more responsibility, how do I negotiate my salary with my manager?
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Can I negotiate for more PTO (paid vacation time), does it look bad to negotiate this?
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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I don’t know if I did well at an interview. How do interviewers rate/grade us in the process?
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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How do you stay sharp on technical skills as you get older in tech when learning is harder?
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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How do I prepare for a one hour interview to ”evaluate my skill” -- what does that even mean?
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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I’ve been looking for my first tech job for two months. Do you have any tips?
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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As you join a new team, what’s a good way to suggest changes or advancements in the code?
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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I rebuilt something from scratch to understand better how it worked.
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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In developer interviews, is it more important to talk about customer service, or technical skill?
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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How do I answer technical questions, when I’m a self-taught dev? When will I be prepared enough?
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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As a tech manager, how do you keep your team engaged?
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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I’m new in the industry. How do I talk to recruiters who want ”years” of experience?
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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How should I speak about my food service/hospitality background as a new person in tech?
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Jul 31, 2022 |
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Job offers: stall tactics, time to review, asking for extensions, and speeding up other interviews
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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How do you talk about short-duration jobs at an interview (ie, less than 6 months at a job) ?
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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My hot take: is project-based learning considered professional experience?
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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I want to get a data-entry job where I can work from home. Are those legit, or a scam?
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Do I have opinions on programs like CodePath.org and how to prepare for technical challenges?
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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How do I turn down a company’s offer without ”burning a bridge”?
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Thoughts about developer compensation and comparing to freelance/contractor rates
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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How do I answer questions about ”big technical challenges” when I haven’t had any yet?
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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At what point in a developer’s career could you qualify for a CTO role?
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Companies need to recognize what’s REALLY important in tech challenges, beyond ”leetcode” problems.
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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A brief explanation of my Dec-2021/Jan-2022 job hunt, and whether I dealt with procrastination
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Should I also study system design for entry-level development roles?
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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I was asked for my recommendations for getting into software development in mid-2022
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Can you ask for your interview performance feedback once you start working at a company?
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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Should you ever offer to work for free to convince a company to evaluate your skills?
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Jul 16, 2022 |
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How to transition into the tech industry coming from a financial background
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Web sites I recommend for job postings
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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How is a regular developer different from a ”cloud” developer?
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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You started a new job, and now have to learn skills quickly. What’s the best process to follow?
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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How do you deal with a company who gets aggressive when you try to negotiate?
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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What do recruiters think about applicants in different countries?
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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Can you work as a consultant living in a different country?
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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How much personal detail should you put into answering the question ”Tell me about yourself?”
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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How do you approach recruiters, and others, at a company?
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Should you organize your LinkedIn and GitHub profiles BEFORE applying for jobs, or afterward?
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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What does a hiring manager look for in cover letters?
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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If your company research reveals ”white papers”, is it worth spending time reading those too?
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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A company paused their interview process, then reached out after a long silence. What does that mean?
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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How to prepare for a phone screen when you don’t know if it will be technical or not
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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A recruiter said they would ”love” to call me with feedback -- is that a good sign?
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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What’s important in a project portfolio: building with cool tech, or just doing ANYTHING to keep yourself busy?
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Is it possible to get an internship job if I’m only in my 2nd year of university?
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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What kinds of questions should I expect about front-end software optimization techniques?
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Is it a good sign that I was invited back to redo an interview step in a tech stack I knew better?
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Should a tech resume include a ”summary” section?
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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How can I start to look for job as an entry-level developer?
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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What are Stock purchase programs, and are they beneficial to employees?
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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How to delay a job interview if you need more time to study or practice
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Should you take a low-paying job as your first job in tech, just to gain experience?
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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What do I think of FreeCodeCamp and other online curriculum?
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Should you write a cover letter, even if you’re referred from a friend?
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Tips on research a company to know if you want to apply for a job there
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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Tips and ideas for handling the stress and emotion of getting rejections from companies
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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Interviewing often feels like everyone wasting each other’s time. What should I do?
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Imposter Syndrome vs Over-confidence in interviews and the tech industry
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Can you negotiate on a job offer if you only have 1 year of professional experience?
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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What’s the cost of retention versus hiring new staff, and what’s my outlook on tech hiring?
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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What would your references say about you?
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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Are there tech jobs that don‘t need as much preparation for an interview?
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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How many jobs should you apply to at the same time?
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Do you prefer working on a team, or by yourself?
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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How will you speak about your education, training, and project work, in an interview?
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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How will you answer questions outside of your skill level?
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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How do you address a gap on your resume when you didn‘t work?
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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If you get rejected at a job interview, should you reapply for a different role?
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Are tech industries interviews designed on purpose to be uncomfortable?
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Should I tell my recruiter that I need time off for medical appointments?
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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I signed an offer, then got invited to interview at a better company!
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Whyshould we hire you for this role?
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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What could immediately disqualify someone during an interview?
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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What should you do if you get asked about outdated technologies in an interview?
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Should you ask for feedback when youalready know you didn‘t do well in an interview?
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Here are some quick tips for getting a job as a web developer
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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How long after applying for a job should you wait for an interview?
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Should you use a ”career accelerator” service to get your first job in the tech industry?
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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How do interviewers determine your level of skill in an interview?
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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A question was submitted about being ”risky” in a behavioral interview.
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Be careful answering questions like ”What is your biggest regret?”
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Help -- I started a new job and there‘s no documentation, no onboarding or training, what do I do??
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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How to answer ”Why are you the best person for this role?”
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Are books like ”Cracking the Coding Interview” outdated, or still relevant?
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Researching companies is crucial -- should you go the extra mile and research your interviewers too?
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Is it a good sign if an interviewer connects on LinkedIn? Does that matter before/after an offer is made?
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Do companies follow a script of questions at interviews? I think interviews should be ”conversation, not interrogation”
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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What should you do if you accidentally apply for the wrong role?
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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What would you do if you were kept waiting ON PURPOSE at an interview?
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Can an interviewer determine how trustworthy you are in an interview?
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Can interviewers ask fewer questions and get more data? Yes, but at a high cost.
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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How to answer ”Tell Me About Yourself”, and my daily email series
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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How many golf balls fit in a school bus, and handling ”brain teaser” questions
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Companies, if your candidates are spending months preparing for your interviews, you OWE them feedback when they don‘t get an offer
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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How many leetcode problems does it take to change a lightbulb?
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Will any current technologies last the test of time?
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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How would you determine if an interview task is unreasonable?
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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A thank-you note after an interview is a great way to be remembered by a company.
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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How do you handle competing priorities on the job?
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Should you tell your recruiter that you want to go to grad school in the near future?
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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My interviews are done, my references were called, and then ... nothing?!
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Oct 03, 2021 |
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Is preparing for a remote interview different than for an in-person interview?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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What kinds of questions should you be prepared to answer as a web developer?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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What are some top tips to stand out as an applicant? Can we guarantee ourselves an interview?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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How do you answer questions about salary expectations without sounding rude?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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How to answer questions about leaving your current job, or why you left your previous job.
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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How do you ask for feedback after an interview, and when is it appropriate to ask?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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How do you ask for more time to prepare for an upcoming technical interview?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Should a company HAVE to interview you if they‘ve asked you to build a lengthy take-home project?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Good interviews bring about good conversation, like discussing monolith apps vs microservices.
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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How to manage applying to several jobs at the same time, Q4 hiring trends, and more
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Do companies care about your previous title/role when you apply for a new job?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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What is your greatest weakness. You mean BESIDES answering this question for the 100th time??
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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What‘s the Number One Mistake I see candidates make before an interview.
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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What should you study to get a job at a FAANG company?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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What are some ways you can prepare for interviewing to get a better job? well, I‘m glad you‘re here!
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Sep 30, 2021 |