Some tips for your interviews from our Vice President of IT Services

Interview Tips

During the technical interviews, you should always strive to display the following qualities:

• Communication

How well you communicate with others could be a very deciding factor in getting a project. Some technical roles are responsible for explaining complicated processes to people in a way that is simple to understand. In others, you may need to be able to work as a part of a team, your team could be anywhere in the world, US, India, Mexico, Canada, etc. In these cases, communicating through different channels/culture and geography issues can be a key.

• Technical knowledge and analytical skills

Expert-level knowledge of coding and the technical job requirements are necessary to succeed in the role as well as the ability to analyze your work and create new strategies based upon your analysis.

• Advanced problem-solving

You are expected to solve complex problems and your ability to do that and the approach you take is essential in a technical interview.

• Creativity and innovation

Companies often use foundational technology to grow and be more competitive in their market, so bringing on a creative person who can come up with several solutions to a single problem is important to the overall growth strategy.

• Cultural fit

Undoubtedly there is a complicated transition moving from Mexico to the US, being adaptive and continuous learning is a critical component. Candidates should do due diligence to learn about the company culture and tie their skills to corporate values.

HOW TO PREP FOR AN INTERVIEW

1. Know your resume!

This seems simple, so many people fail to prepare for it, but it is extremely crucial. Here is the deal: Do not give your complete employment (or personal) history. Instead, give a pitch—one that is concise and compelling, within 1-2 mins; that covers your overall experience, frameworks, and your strengths.

2. Consider the tools and skills necessary for the role.

Think about the basic requirements of the job. Reviewing the job description to determine what you need to study is fundamental. A strong understanding of the basics will put you in a good position to answer any applicable interview questions. You can create an outline of what you need to study or refresh your knowledge by focusing on the basic principles required for the technical role.

3. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Extremely important to practice before the interviews, this has to be an ongoing daily task and rigorously followed. You will have coding challenges and exercises during technical interviews, you should practice answering coding questions. Several online resources offer coding interview questions and answers. Practice! Thinking out loud can also help during this process. Not only is it a good way to stay engaged while solving complex problems, but it is also important for interviewers to know your thought process.

4. Be a communicator and prepare to ask questions.

In addition to being knowledgeable and showing demonstrable skills, being able to communicate with people efficiently is important. Doing things like talking through your work, providing thorough, on-topic answers, and arriving at your interview prepared to ask questions can make a big difference when it comes to moving forward in the process.

To better prepare for the conversation, have a few questions you would like to ask the interviewer ready. This will likely require additional research on your part. Take some time to review the company and job description before the interview, and jot down any questions that arise. It is also customary for candidates to hold their questions for the end of the interview, so consider that before jumping into your own pre-scripted questions.

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