{preparing}

for Technical Interviews

By Kelly Nestor & Jay Bobo 

for PairColumbus.org

Interviews are hard

Investigate & Prepare

• Identify the scope of the interview
• Research the company & industry
• Meet the team
• Freshen up your skills
• Identify tools/libs needed

What to expect

• Nerves

• The spotlight

• Variety of feedback

• Note taking

Getting the solution

• How do you break down problems?

• Do you use appropriate tools?

• Are you fluent with your tools?

• Do you use external search tools appropriately?

The right answer

• Do you finish in the timeframe?

• Is your code/design clean?

• Does it work?

• Is it well tested?

Fit

• Do you ask great questions?

• Have you researched the company? 

• Are you professional & positive?

Stay positive!