The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

How do you ask for feedback after an interview, and when is it appropriate to ask?

I'm a big fan of asking for feedback, even on things like my podcast series and live streaming. Feedback is always helpful. Some companies are reluctant to provide good (if any) feedback, and some companies LOVE to give feedback. Why aren't companies more consistent about this?

How do you ask for more time to prepare for an upcoming technical interview?

Every company will have different hiring needs, so there's no "one size fits all" answer here. But if the company is large, and constantly hiring, you'll probably have an easier time asking to postpone your interview.

Should a company HAVE to interview you if they‘ve asked you to build a lengthy take-home project?

All companies interview differently. Some will only do on-site coding, some will do a big take-home challenge, some will be a hybrid of both. Should a company be OBLIGATED to interview you if they ask you to build a large or lengthy take-home assignment?

Good interviews bring about good conversation, like discussing monolith apps vs microservices.

You'll hear me say over and over that interviews should be "conversation, not interrogation". The best interviews get all parties talking and not just feel like rigid rapid-fire Q&A sessions. Let's use an example of monolith applications versus microservice architecture, and when you might choose to use one over the other.

How to manage applying to several jobs at the same time, Q4 hiring trends, and more

In this episode, I share more thoughts on applying to multiple jobs at the same time, common Q4 hiring trends I've seen in 2019 and 2020 and whether those play into 2021, and more.

Do companies care about your previous title/role when you apply for a new job?

In this episode, I discuss how companies look at your job history and responsibilities, not just your previous title, when screening you for an interview.

What is your greatest weakness. You mean BESIDES answering this question for the 100th time??

Every interview question has a reason for being asked. Let's explore what people are REALLY asking in these kinds of behavioral questions and how to answer them well.

What‘s the Number One Mistake I see candidates make before an interview.

I've helped thousands of people prepare for technical interviews. By far, this is my number one piece of advice on what to do before going to an interview. It seems like common sense, but it's amazing how many people don't follow this simple tip to improve memory recall.

What should you study to get a job at a FAANG company?

I've helped people get jobs at FAANG companies, and I often get asked what to study. I share some thoughts on common problem types you could get asked and how to study. Check out this YouTube video I made on how to study technical challenges in a different way to reverse engineer solutions and drastically shorten your preparation time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT0dS9C9uwo

 

What are some ways you can prepare for interviewing to get a better job? well, I‘m glad you‘re here!

Welcome to the first episode of the podcast. My whole web site and live stream are dedicated to this exact question of how to prepare for technical interviews to get a better job!