I rebuilt something from scratch to understand better how it worked.

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

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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

How to delay a job interview if you need more time to study or practice: A question from the livestream chat was asked about how to delay an upcoming interview so that the candidate could have more time to practice and study data structures and algorithms. Bigger companies are more flexible with delaying interviews than small... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

7 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

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

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

How do I prepare for a one hour interview to ”evaluate my skill” -- what does that even mean?: From our Discord community, we answered a question about what it meant when a recruiter called asking to schedule a one-hour interview so the company could "evaluate their skill". What does this wording even mean, and how should they best prepare for thi... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

7 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

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

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

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 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

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

Can I add certificates on my resume for development? Are they worthwhile?: A question from live Twitch chat mentioned that they were getting a certificate from an online program and whether it would look good on a resume. My thought was that training is good, proving the VALUE of that training is better. --This episode came fro... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

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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

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 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

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

Interviewing often feels like everyone wasting each other’s time. What should I do? by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

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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

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

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

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

Are there any software-related roles at FAANG companies with easier interview processes?: We had another question in Discord about whether I knew of any FAANG software development roles that were "easier" to get through the interviews than other kinds of roles. My thought is that any team who needs software developers would be using the same ... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

4 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

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

Tips and ideas for handling the stress and emotion of getting rejections from companies: We've all been rejected from jobs, but an entry-level developer asked how to handle the stress and emotional burden that comes with repeated rejection from companies. Finding your first job in the tech industry is extremely difficult and time-consuming, ... by The Tech Interview Guide Podcast

15 min listen

How do you discuss why you left a toxic workplace at an interview?: An anonymous question from Discord asked how to discuss leaving a toxic job during an interview. --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... 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

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