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Understanding Interviews with Brandon Weaver

Sep 29, 2022

Brandon Weaver, a specialist in tech interviews, shares valuable insights about the often-daunting world of job interviews. He breaks down the typical structure of tech interviews and discusses the pros and cons of submitting incomplete take-home projects. Julie emphasizes the importance of asking for accommodations. Furthermore, Brandon advises candidates to evaluate companies as well, offering key questions to ask. The conversation covers the significance of technical and soft skills, as well as the role of networking in advancing tech careers.

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Quick takeaways

Brandon Weaver emphasizes that candidates should evaluate potential employers by asking questions that reveal company culture and values.

The podcast highlights the importance of communication skills during technical interviews, particularly in collaborative exercises like pair programming.

Deep dives

Interviewing Process for Junior Developers

The interviewing process for junior developers typically begins with the submission of a resume, which leads to initial screenings by recruiters. Candidates often undergo one or two technical screens to assess their suitability before being invited for in-person interviews. At Square, for example, two screening stages were essential to ensure that only promising candidates were flown in for face-to-face interviews, minimizing costs for the company. Following this, candidates might experience a mix of technical interviews focusing on coding skills and architectural design, with the goal of evaluating their problem-solving abilities and practical experience.

Intro

2min

Navigating the Interview Maze

19min

Navigating Political Sensitivity in the Workplace

2min

Navigating Career Growth in Tech

8min

The Importance of Networking and Community in Tech Careers

2min

Today we are joined by special guest Brandon Weaver to talk about interviewing. Brandon shares how average tech interviews are structured. Learn whether or not it’s ok to not to turn in an incomplete take-home project. Julie shares that you can often ask for accommodations during the interview process if you need them. Brandon also talks about how you should also be evaluating the company and the types of questions you should be asking. If you are looking for a job as a Ruby on Rails developer, this is the episode for you!

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