Front-End Fire Adam Argyle on Cracking the 2025 Web Dev Interview
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Sep 29, 2025 Adam Argyle, a Staff Design Engineer at Shopify and CSS aficionado, dives into the future of web development interviews. He highlights how hiring has evolved with AI, emphasizing the need for tailored resumes and eye-catching portfolios. Adam advocates for using animated sizzle reels to attract recruiters and shares insights on showcasing non-visual work effectively. He also discusses the importance of relevant skills in interviews and his experience with Shopify’s candidate-friendly approach, leaving listeners with essential tips for success.
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Lead With A One‑Line Pitch
- Create a one-line elevator pitch and lead with it in your application emails or subject lines.
- People rarely read full resumes, so make your core value obvious immediately.
Make A Scannable Web Resume
- Publish a focused web resume or short video so hiring managers can eyeball your work quickly.
- Keep it visually compelling because people decide in under ~15 seconds whether to keep looking.
Specialty Can Mislead Recruiters
- Being known for a specialty can trigger assumptions that you lack other skills.
- Clarify breadth and desired focus so interviewers don't misjudge your fit.