Prepare for a job interview

Before the interview

Research

  • Company profile
  • Mission and culture
  • Background/history
  • Leadership
  • Number of employees
  • Company culture

Technical questions

  • Think out loud
  • Think outside the box
  • Don't overcomplicate it - most questions have a simple answer
  • Don't start coding right away - understand the problem and try to solve it first, then make it into code
  • Don't lie or make things up - It's okay to say - I don't know

Behaviroual questions

  • Tell me about a time
  • Describe a situation
  • Teamworks, Leadership, Handling conflicts, Problem solving, Dealing with failure

During the interview

Likability

You need to make them like you

  • Small talks
  • Have a useful attitude
  • Open body language
  • Be yourself
  • Synchronize

Enthusiasm

  • Be prepared
  • Tell of your accomplishments and how you can contribute

Confidence

Communication

  • Use small talk
  • Talk first, start strong
  • Be positive
  • Be clear and concise
  • Be friendly

After the interview

  • Ask if they need anything else from you
  • Reiterate your interest in the job
  • Make sure you understand next steps(future interview)
  • Say thank you
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