Interview Preparation Process

1. Company Research

Key Areas to Focus On

• Understand what the company does.
• Learn about their software solutions and key benefits.
• Familiarize yourself with the company’s history.
• Gather insights about the team you’ll be working with.

Resources to Explore

1. Company Website:
   • About Section:
     • Understand what the company does.
     • Review the values section to see if you align with their culture.
     • Learn about the company’s journey and future plans.
   • Solutions Section:
     • Identify the key benefits of their software to understand potential job responsibilities.
   • Blog Section:
     • Discover recent updates and activities within the company.
2. External Resources:
   • Use Google to find software created by the company and external references.
   • Explore their software using browser dev tools to understand structure and tech stack.
   • Identify areas for constructive feedback, if possible.

2. Interviewer Research

Why It’s Important

To build rapport and have meaningful conversations during the interview.

Steps to Take

• Review their LinkedIn profile.
• Check their Twitter profile (if public).
• Identify:
  • Their key interests (technologies or general topics).
  • Technologies they use and specialize in.
  • Previous roles to understand their career journey.

3. Common Interview Questions

Tell Us About Yourself

• Share how you got into coding.
• Explain what excites you about programming.
• Address questions about your resume and experience.
• Focus only on job-relevant details.

How Did You Get Here?

• Discuss your coding journey.
• Highlight the resources and strategies you used to grow your skills.

What Are You Learning?

• Share the technologies you’re currently learning.
• Talk about your learning path and future interests.

Demonstrate Your Portfolio

• Walk through your projects:
  • What you built and your role in the project.
  • Explain the code and technical decisions.
  • Suggest potential improvements or enhancements.

4. Final Preparation Checklist

• Research the company and its values.
• Learn about the interviewer’s background and interests.
• Prepare thoughtful answers to common questions.
• Review your portfolio and be ready to discuss it in detail.