Companies usually go through the applications of the candidates before calling them for the interview. If you have got an interview call from your dream company, then congratulations! Your half of the struggle is over, but what about the interview? You may be surrounded with loads of questions in mind regarding the interview.
What interviewers will ask? What if you are unable to answer the questions? How to prepare for the interview?
All your concerns are valid, as in today’s market of professionalism and business, companies expect a lot from the employees. Don’t worry, today in this blog we will let you know about how to prepare and succeed in your technical interview.
Research about the company and role
You must research about the company before attending for an interview. Look whether it is a right match for you or not. Read the below bullet points to know what to check about the company.- Visit Company’s website: A company’s website will let you know everything about the brand, their projects, core values etc.
- Check their social presence: Many companies today love to share their culture on social media. Hence an opportunity for you to know even the ‘behind the scenes’ aspects. Connect with existing and current employees of the company on Linkedin and know about their experience with the brand.
- Check online reviews: Genuine reviews can give a realistic idea to you about a company’s work culture.
Prepare common interview questions
To show your sincerity towards the job, it’s better to know some standard interview questions before appearing for the interview. This will make you answer all the common questions with confidence and will impress the interviewers right at the first go. Usually technical interviews contain questions related to critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and communication. Be quick in answering all such questions and let the interviewers know about your suitability, strength and problem-solving skills. Your preparation on all such questions can make you give insightful responses to stand out from other candidates.Highlight your experience and skills effectively
Preparing interview questions is not enough, you must be able to communicate and demonstrate your skills efficiently.- Check the company’s products, services and the technology on which they are working. Ensure that your answers stick with their values and needs.
- Go through the company’s job description to know what exactly they are looking for in a candidate. Align your skills and achievements with their requirements.
- Showcase your projects and work which is relevant to your job profile. Let them know about the challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
- Talk about your problem-solving skills during technical discussions. Show your thought process towards any scenario and tell them the optimized solution.
- Discuss about your achievements with some examples. Tell them about your contribution in the previous firm and how it impacted them positively.
- Interviewers would like to know your skills in programming language, methodologies, tools and frameworks. Give examples on your experience in dealing with complex technical problems and solutions.
