Fwd: 7 ways to shine in interviews using what you already know
Job interviews are scary, especially when you know you'll be tested on your technical knowledge. So what if you could improve your interview performance without learning any new coding skills?
In this week's guest post, Yaphi Berhanu from Simple Steps Code gives you his top tips for impressing recruiters using what you already know.
Here are the takeaways:
- Frame answers in terms of who will be impacted
Don't just give the solution. Show that you've considered who will be affected by your solution (i.e. the users, the business or the team). - Name things clearly
It can be tempting to use shorthand during an interview, but it's also easy to lose track of what names you've used when under pressure. Naming things clearly is also crucial when working within a team. - Lay out the puzzle pieces
This is like showing your working in an exam. It lets your interviewer see your thought process and it'll make it easier to spot solutions yourself. - If you don't know an answer, say how you'd find out
By discussing how you find new information, you can actually impress an interviewer more than by knowing the answers right away. - Narrow it down
If you get stuck, ask questions. By asking for help when you're stuck, you also show that you're willing to learn and willing to admit when you don't know something. - Mention input validation (if it makes sense)
Input validation is a quick win that lets you get immediate points before you've started to figure out an answer to an interview question. - Prepare a 30-second opening story
You can gain a huge advantage with a quick overview of your experience and how it relates to the company you're applying for.
Hope you've been doing well! =)
