In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Anthony D. Mays discusses code exercises, landing your first job, and how to succeed in interviews. He shares his personal journey to becoming a software engineer and career coach, and emphasizes the importance of not only having technical knowledge but also a strong problem-solving process. The conversation also touches on the role of senior engineers in guiding and empowering junior engineers, the interview processes at different companies, and tips for success in interviews. In this conversation, Anthony covers the interview process and how candidates can best prepare for technical interviews. emphasizing the importance of collaborative problem-solving and being authentic in interviews. They also explore the idea of secret questions and whether or not they are effective in assessing a candidate's skills.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:24 The Importance of Problem-Solving Process in Interviews
06:32 Guiding and Empowering Junior Engineers
10:20 Understanding Different Interview Processes
19:51 Tips for Success in Interviews
24:57 Collaborative Problem-Solving in Technical Interviews
26:26 The Effectiveness of Secret Questions
29:42 Defining the Interview Process
30:37 The Importance of Authenticity
32:30 Interviewer Training and Feedback
35:18 Selecting the Right Opportunity
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