How to navigate through a technical interview

How to navigate through a technical interview Share Share via TwitterShare via FacebookShare via Google PlusShare via LinkedInShare via E-mail A technical interview, depending on the field, could be writing out a code you developed or working through a program.Sometimes they will give you a broken code and you have to fix it, other times they want to binnenseehow you schwierigkeit solve. So, how do you best prepare for a technical interview? We got you coveredHow to do yourresearch...Technical interviews vary by company. You can research how an employer does technical interviews byAsking what to expect next at the end of your first interview.Checking the employers website (for example Google bewerbungsinterview Tips).Check Glassdoor.com, which offers many job/employer-specific interview questions.Reach out to connections and alumni using LinkedIn and LindkedIn/Alumni.How to prepare...It is a good idea to think about a few things as you prepareWhat problems have you solved in your coursework and in internships or independent projects? This will help you be ready to talk through examples of how you approach a new assignment.What language are you strongest in? Many employers will give you the option to use the language you know best for sample coding exercises.What kinds of problems does the employer solve in their business? Focus on those areas as you think about the kinds of problems they might ask you about.Understand the different types of technical interviews...Depending on the company, there can be a variety of approaches used in the technical interview. These might include any of the followingA consulting discussion the interviewer poses a question to see how you think. It is a great idea to ask clarifying questions and to talk through your thought process. They want to learn how you take in problems and how you approach coming to a solution.A programming test the interviewer gives you a specific programming problem, and you work through a rough algorithm and then code it using a tool like codepad.com, or a whiteboard.Past experience - In-depth discussions of projects youve worked on to see how you approach design, coding, testing, quality, roadblocks, and collaboration.A pair-programming session This allows you to work with another person to see how you work and interact with others.Remember to ask questions as the interview progresses, this dialogue will help the interviewer see that you are interested in the work, the employer and that you are engaged. It is a strength, not a weaknessFinal TipsThere are no shortcuts Practice a lot.Be ready for questions related to what you have on your resume.Over-communication is better than not communicating. They want to know how you problem solve.Its okay to ask questions Focus on clarifying questions or asking for context.Additional ResourcesTutorials for brushing up on languages or techniquesGoogles Guide to Technical Development-Thisguide provides tips and resources to help you d evelop your technical skills through self-paced, hands-on learning.Programming TutorialsProgramiz- Simple programming tutorials for beginners.Practice Questions TopCoder- Premiere competition community for designers, developers, data scientists and competitive programmers/algorithmists.Project Euler- Series of challenging mathematical/computer programming problems that will require more than just mathematical insights to solve.Glassdoor- Search the company and findinterview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job thats right for you.Coding Practice ToolsCodepad-Quickly test your skill sets online.Pramp- Practice mock interviews coding questions online, withthousands ofdevelopers online for free.SeriousPractice QuestionsLeetCode -Sign up for an account and have your practice answers reviewed by othersSuggested Text Cracking the Coding Interview, 6th EditionCategoriesCareer Advice