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I'm going to start with the assumption that you're already covered on the technical side of things (from looking at the other comments in this thread, they have
by icey 18y ago
I'm going to start with the assumption that you're already covered on the technical side of things (from looking at the other comments in this thread, they have it covered).
The people side of an interview is often overlooked when advice is being given.
How are your speaking skills? It's important that you don't answer every question with a hundred "ums" and "uhs" mixed in.
People want to work with people who seem confident with what they know. If you do have an umming and ahhing habit, I would suggest recording yourself speaking about a random topic you've picked from a hat (or otherwise randomized) and keep doing it until you can consciously stop your self from doing it.
This is the number one problem I see with new graduates - they may be smart as hell, but they interview terribly.
Some other things that always makes an interviewee stick out in my mind:
- An interviewee who asks questions.
- Someone who takes notes when we talk about problems.
- Someone who can answer the question "why do you want to work here".
Good luck!