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Practicing speaking out loud is crucial for engineers in interviews to effectively communicate problem-solving processes and deliver answers that are understood and digestible.
Familiarize yourself with role-playing exercises to simulate collaboration and showcase problem-solving approaches. It is essential to go beyond simply writing down code solutions on paper.
The interview process varies depending on the level. Junior engineers may have a more streamlined process, while senior engineers may face more complex technical challenges to assess their experience and leadership abilities.
When looking for a new job, it is crucial to give yourself ample time to find the right fit. This involves finding companies that inspire you and align with your mission, which may involve applying to multiple companies and going through an interview process that can vary in duration. The timeline for filling a position depends on the company and the role, with smaller start-ups often having a faster process compared to larger organizations. It is important to communicate with recruiters to understand the timeline and stay informed throughout the process.
When it comes to coding assignments in interviews, it is important to keep the duration reasonable. Assignments that take several hours or more can be burdensome and lack realism. It is suggested to treat take-home assignments similarly to in-person exercises, aiming to keep them around an hour or 90 minutes in duration. Going beyond that timeframe can lead to exhaustion and diminishing returns. Clarifying the expected duration upfront can help manage time and ensure a better interview experience for both the candidate and the interviewer.
In this episode, we will be exploring interviewing as a Software Engineer. Tips, tricks, and gotchas, as well as potentially some interviewing horror stories and red flags to avoid at all costs. We’re joined by Emma Draper, Engineering Manager at the New York Times based in Arizona, and Kate Jonas, goes by Jonas, Technical Enablement Manager at Datadog based in Denver.
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