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Last week, I finished 2-3 hours of on-site interviews which required a flight and an overnight stay after an initial phone screen, a phone technical interview,
by innertracks 11y ago
Last week, I finished 2-3 hours of on-site interviews which required a flight and an overnight stay after an initial phone screen, a phone technical interview, and a short technical challenge online.
I was surprised how a couple really basic concepts evaporated from my head during the in-person white boarding. The questions though were reasonable and the interviewers were friendly. All in all a positive experience just an incredible investment of time it seems for all concerned.
The take away is I need to practice solving problems on a white board with just 3 hours of sleep. The sleep deprivation part might be the most important factor to simulate.
Hm. Maybe bourbon? Or a good cider?
- grp 11y agoLinden tea, orange blossom tea or mix of both. Have a nice deep sleep.
- innertracks 11y agoNoted. That sounds good. Thanks!
- cdibona 11y agoSo I know you're kidding about the last, but a good nights sleep can make a huge difference to recall and memory and performance during an interview. I have interviewed tons of people and can always tell who had to fly internationally to get there..
- innertracks 11y agoJust found out I didn't get the job. Gave me solid feedback on strengths and weaknesses. I very much appreciate a transparent interview process.