Today, I'll share 4 controversial things that helped me to successfully pass dozens of technical interviews over the last 4 years.
This is not another 'theoretical' thing from the internet, but ACTUAL advice, that I tried in practice and that worked well for me.
1. Be Hungry
Tip number one is to show how hungry you are.
And it doesn't mean that you shouldn't eat 24 hours before the interview .
You should show that you are hungry for work, building, and learning.
You need to create a vibe of a person who is ready to work hard and who actually wants the job.
But be careful, and DO NOT LOOK DESPERATE for the job.
The easiest way to show that you are a hungry hard worker are:
Constantly learn and discover new things.
Build small side projects with new technologies
Code on weekends sometimes and talk about it
2. Show Structured Problem-Solving Approach
If you took the right approach and structure to solve a coding problem, you already did 80% of all work.
Programming is not about just writing the code.
That's why most coders are called 'Software Engineers'. Because you engineer how the software works and operates. Code is just a tool that makes your approach work.
That's why companies value well-structured people.
To be more structured in coding study:
Build small side projects with new technologies
Code on weekends sometimes and talk about it
2. Show Structured Problem-Solving Approach
If you took the right approach and structure to solve a coding problem, you already did 80% of all work.
Programming is not about just writing the code.
That's why most coders are called 'Software Engineers'. Because you engineer how the software works and operates. Code is just a tool that makes your approach work.
That's why companies value well-structured people.
To be more structured in coding study:
Different best practices on things like performance
Folder Structure
Workflows
Always make notes and write down your logic
Break complex problems into small simple sub-problems
Prepare before meetings
3. Show willingness to learn
The chance that you'll know 100% of the technologies that the company uses is almost 0.
But most companies are okay with the fact that you don't know everything as long as you show your willingness to learn new things.
You can do it by:
Folder Structure
Workflows
Always make notes and write down your logic
Break complex problems into small simple sub-problems
Prepare before meetings
3. Show willingness to learn
The chance that you'll know 100% of the technologies that the company uses is almost 0.
But most companies are okay with the fact that you don't know everything as long as you show your willingness to learn new things.
You can do it by:
Learning new technologies and trying them in practice from time to time
Attending conferences, meetups
Paying attention to industry updates and changes
Not being scared to use new things (ex. AI)
4. Be Confident (but not overconfident)
Have you ever had an electrician who quietly entered your home, asked about the problem, worked their magic, and within minutes, the issue was resolved?
Just by observing how this person operated, you could sense they knew exactly what they were doing.
That's called professionalism.
This person didn't panic and didn't look scared or desperate.
This person knew exactly how to identify the issue and how to solve it.
AND EVERY COMPANY WANTS TO HIRE A TRUE PROFESSIONAL.
And to look professional, you need to be calm and confident in the first place.
If you start hysterically laughing, saying 'hmmmm', and being nervous when the interviewer asks something YOU IMMEDIATELY LOOK like a beginner.
It's hard not to be nervous in interviews, but do your best to be calm and confident about everything that you know.
Moreover, you should be confident about things that you don't know and say:
"Yes, I haven't exactly worked with X technology, but I worked with Y technology that I believe has some similarities, so I think it won't be an issue for me to learn X quickly."
Do you see how much more confident it sounds vs: "Ohh... Hmm.., I'm not sure".
Conclusion
With just those 4 things, you'll be able to perform way better in interviews.
Besides that, you should also follow standard interview good practices (like wearing a nice shirt and not being late..).
But those were slightly non-standard tips, that I don't see a lot of people share.
Attending conferences, meetups
Paying attention to industry updates and changes
Not being scared to use new things (ex. AI)
4. Be Confident (but not overconfident)
Have you ever had an electrician who quietly entered your home, asked about the problem, worked their magic, and within minutes, the issue was resolved?
Just by observing how this person operated, you could sense they knew exactly what they were doing.
That's called professionalism.
This person didn't panic and didn't look scared or desperate.
This person knew exactly how to identify the issue and how to solve it.
AND EVERY COMPANY WANTS TO HIRE A TRUE PROFESSIONAL.
And to look professional, you need to be calm and confident in the first place.
If you start hysterically laughing, saying 'hmmmm', and being nervous when the interviewer asks something YOU IMMEDIATELY LOOK like a beginner.
It's hard not to be nervous in interviews, but do your best to be calm and confident about everything that you know.
Moreover, you should be confident about things that you don't know and say:
"Yes, I haven't exactly worked with X technology, but I worked with Y technology that I believe has some similarities, so I think it won't be an issue for me to learn X quickly."
Do you see how much more confident it sounds vs: "Ohh... Hmm.., I'm not sure".
Conclusion
With just those 4 things, you'll be able to perform way better in interviews.
Besides that, you should also follow standard interview good practices (like wearing a nice shirt and not being late..).
But those were slightly non-standard tips, that I don't see a lot of people share.
SEO
0 Σχόλια