How to Prepare for Your Software/Technical Interview - Tips & Trick
Career Guide
Introduction
A technical interview is frequently conducted as part of the interview process for technical professions such as engineering, product development, software development or design.
Technical interviews enable interviewers to evaluate a candidate's critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills relevant to the position for which they are applying.
Types of Technical Interviews
- Online interview : An online interview is an online research method conducted using computer-mediated communication (CMC), such as instant messaging, email, or video. Online interviews require different ethical considerations, sampling and rapport than practices found in traditional face-to-face (F2F) interviews.
- Phone interview : This may be a basic screen, with general background questions. There may also be a technical component of the interview. For coding positions, you may be asked to type answers into a shared Google Doc or collaborate on a shared editor. Some companies may have multiple rounds of phone interviews. Make sure to clarify the format of the interview ahead of time.
- On-site interview : The onsite interview is a series of interviews held at the company’s office for several hours to a full day. Onsite can be a crucial part of the interview experience for candidates and companies alike because they offer an extended opportunity for assessment on both sides.
Prepare for the Interview
- Prepare a good self introduction and final questions : Self introductions and final questions to ask are almost always required at the start and end of any software engineering interview. A self-introduction is a brief statement where you provide essential information about yourself, including your name, background, skills, and interests.
- Strong Fundamental : Establish Strong Fundamentals: Since technical interviews are designed to assess your comprehension of core concepts, it's important to brush up on the fundamentals of data structures, algorithms, and other technical topics. Make sure you are clear with the ideas and core reasoning of each concept.
- Core Subject : You should prepare for CS fundamental topics like DBMS, OOPS, Programming Language, SQL, , C.N., O.S., etc., apart from Data Structures and algorithms.
- Efficient Code : You should be able to optimize your code. You should know how to write programs that require less memory space and have as little time complexity as possible.
- Study about the company : You should be aware of the company’s product and technology stack. This will help you understand the kind of challenges the company caters to.
- Be Yourself : Always remember that an interview is an opportunity for the company to get to know you and your skills and for you to learn about the company. Be honest about your skills, and don't be afraid to ask questions.
- Communication : Strategies for effective communication during interview. Given a coding problem, explain your thought process and solution in English. Speak slowly and clearly, ensuring that your pronunciation is easy to understand. Use simple, concise language and avoid complex sentences.
DO's & DON'Ts
DO's : Take your time answering questions. Highlight your knowledge and experiences appropriately. Thoroughly explain your answers with adequate justification.
DON'Ts : Be intimidated by the time pressure. Ramble or provide long answers. Be overly critical of yourself.
