How to delay a job interview if you need more time to study or practice

I was asked for my recommendations for getting into software development in mid-2022: A user on Twitch asked for recommendations on how to get started learning software development to get into the tech industry. There are lots of good resources out there with structured curriculum, but you do need to have dedicated time to learn and study... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

3 min listen

I rebuilt something from scratch to understand better how it worked.: A user in chat shared an experience about how they rebuilt something at work to better understand how a system worked. While not every team or organization has the time for this, it's a wonderful learning experience and I shared a few thoughts as well. -... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

13 min listen

How to prepare for a phone screen when you don’t know if it will be technical or not: A Twitch user asked how to prepare for a meeting with a "manager". Should they be prepared to speak about technical topics and project work, or to answer behavioral questions, or just talk about the interview process and salary? All of the above? Somethi... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

6 min listen

How do you answer questions in the interview about your salary expectations?: A great question in Twitch chat asked about how to approach companies that ask you for your salary expectations early in the process. The common wisdom of "do not be the first one to say a number", but sometimes the pressure is on. Here are some ideas on... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

5 min listen

What kinds of questions should I expect about front-end software optimization techniques?: A question was asked about an upcoming technical interview where they were told to prepare answering questions about front-end development and optimizing code for performance and user experience. What kinds of tips can Ian provide to help out? --This epi... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

6 min listen

How to transition into the tech industry coming from a financial background: Lots of people are transitioning into the tech industry from many backgrounds and previous careers. In this episode, we talk about coming from a background of customer service and finance, and how to leverage that experience when talking to companies. --... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

9 min listen

How do you advance in your career as a developer? Is there more growth opportunity in management?: A fantastic question from Twitch chat about advbancement paths as a developer, and whether there is more growth opportunity if they switch to a management track. I draw a lot of parallels between the two tracks. --This episode came from a live-stream eve... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

10 min listen

I’m new in the industry. How do I talk to recruiters who want ”years” of experience?: Someone in chat asked about how to talk to recruiters who have an expectation of "years" of experience for positions, when the person in chat was new to the industry. How do they position themselves to still show relevancy and experience. Does project wo... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

10 min listen

How do I make a study schedule for interview prep, resumes, company research, etc.?: A fantastic question from Twitch chat today about how to juggle ALLLLL of the things that a candidate is expected to prepare for interviewing: studying algorithms, data structures, building projects, researching companies, preparing customized resumes an... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

10 min listen

How do I talk to my employer about getting a Master’s degree while working full-time?: A user on Twitch asked for advice about getting a Master's degree as a full-time program, while wanting to keep their full-time role at the company. Communicating the value that it will bring to them will be very important. --This episode came from a liv... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

8 min listen

What do I think of FreeCodeCamp and other online curriculum?: A subscriber to my daily email series replied to the content about discussing your education to ask my opinion of FreeCodeCamp. Structure is better than no structure, and accountability and community make all the difference. --This episode came from a li... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

7 min listen

I failed an interview and find myself repeating the same mistakes. How do I stop doing that?: Another great question from our Discord community about how to break out of the cycle of making the same mistakes in interviews that shake their confidence. --This episode came from a live-stream event. Drop by any time and ask questions, or message me p... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

6 min listen

Can you negotiate on a job offer if you only have 1 year of professional experience?: Understanding how and when to negotiate is crucial whether you're new in the industry or if you've been around a long time. The starting point is knowing your value on the market and advocating for yourself why you're worth that much money. --This episod... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

12 min listen

Do I have opinions on programs like CodePath.org and how to prepare for technical challenges?: I was asked in chat if I had heard of CodePath.org and whether their 12-week interview preparation course would be worthwhile to prepare for technical challenges. My YouTube videos about leetcode will help you, too; go check those out! --This episode cam... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

4 min listen

I’ve been looking for my first tech job for two months. Do you have any tips?: A user in chat asked for tips and ideas on how to stand out when applying for jobs. Their job hunt was going on two months already, and I offer some practical tips that could improve their chance at getting some attention and, hopefully, some interviews.... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

9 min listen

At what point in a developer’s career could you qualify for a CTO role?: I was asked in chat how someone could position themselves to get into an eventual CTO role. They had plenty of work experience in areas that would qualify them for a CTO type of role within a smaller company, like a small startup. But larger companies wi... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

6 min listen

Job offers: stall tactics, time to review, asking for extensions, and speeding up other interviews: I was asked how to handle a job offer scenario. They wondered about an appopriate amount of time to review it, or were there built-in expirations, and if so how to handle that. I cover everything from stall tactics to how to word messages to the company ... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

15 min listen

As you join a new team, what’s a good way to suggest changes or advancements in the code?: When you join a team and see existing code, you'll likely have changes you want to suggest. Here are some of my tips for open communication, sharing of knowledge, and being open to feedback. --This episode came from a live-stream event. Drop by any time ... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

7 min listen

I’ve been away from tech for 4 years. Should I apply for less-senior level roles?: A question from our live Twitch chat asked about getting back into the tech industry after an extended break of 4 years. Their worry is that some of their skills are no longer current, and they would have some learning curve to "get up to speed" on thing... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

15 min listen

What does a hiring manager look for in cover letters?: A Twitch user submitted an anonymous question in Discord asking how "as a hiring manager, what do you look for in a cover letter that makes you want to call someone for an interview?" --This episode came from a live-stream event. Drop by any time and ask... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

5 min listen

How do you talk about short-duration jobs at an interview (ie, less than 6 months at a job) ?: A question from our Discord community asked about how to address questions that may come up in interviews about short duration jobs. In this example, if you've worked at a job for 6 months or less, how do you discuss that with the company? It comes down ... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

7 min listen

Imposter Syndrome vs Over-confidence in interviews and the tech industry: Will you ever, truly feel ready for a job interview? Does practice really make you "perfect" at interviewing? What should you do when confidence is holding you back from even applying, much less scheduling that interview? --This episode came from a live-... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

4 min listen

How do I answer technical questions, when I’m a self-taught dev? When will I be prepared enough?: Someone asked for advice on how to answer technical questions when they were a self-taught developer without any technical experience. They weren't sure they would ever feel prepared enough. I offered some insight, and shared some tips on what to study. ... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

4 min listen

Should you organize your LinkedIn and GitHub profiles BEFORE applying for jobs, or afterward?: Since it takes companies a little bit of time to look at your application, is it better to apply for the job first, and then spend time cleaning up GitHub, LinkedIn, etc,, or should you do that work first? --This episode came from a live-stream event. Dr... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

8 min listen

How can I start to look for job as an entry-level developer?: An anonymous question from chat asked how to get a job in tech with only hobbyist-level skill, no professional experience. --This episode came from a live-stream event. If you'd like to subscribe to an audio-only podcast, check out https://techinterview.... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

6 min listen

Is it possible to get an internship job if I’m only in my 2nd year of university?: A Twitch user asked whether being in the second of four years of university is enough knowledge to start applying for internship roles. While you do have some amount of knowledge, and companies will treat internships as learning opportunities anyway, the... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

5 min listen

What’s the cost of retention versus hiring new staff, and what’s my outlook on tech hiring?: Discussing tech industry layoffs, changing jobs, "brain-drain", and more -- This episode came from a live-stream event. Drop by any time and ask questions, or message me privately to ask questions anonymously. https://techinterview.guide/streaming Check... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

14 min listen

I don’t know if I did well at an interview. How do interviewers rate/grade us in the process?: Another great question in chat today asking how interviewers grade and rate candidates during the interview process. It breaks down to several stages, and several facets of how you look at your skill and background to see whether it fits into the team. S... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

9 min listen

How can I change from desktop IT support to coding, security, etc, in the tech industry?: There are lots of paths in the tech industry and a Twitch user asked how to change to other kinds of roles from their current IT Desktop Support. It comes down to showing your value to a company, but also building up additional skills to combine with you... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

13 min listen

How have tech companies adjusted their interview questions over time?: We had more conversation about the kinds of questions that companies ask, and how other companies tend to (not not always) follow the major tech firms like FAANG companies, often copying their interview process. --This episode came from a live-stream eve... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

4 min listen

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