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5. Interview Tips (pt 1)

Tech Interviews can be tough. Some are super super heavy on the Tech stuff, and would be difficult for even the most hardcore of Developers; Deep dives into obscure algorithms, odd design patterns and generally just requiring a ton of study beforehand. Other interviews can be quite socially or culturally driven, and this can be even harder given that the majority of developers  – including myself when I was younger -  it’s like our brain is wired for the logical machine stuff, not the squishy people stuff. Worry not though, I’m here to help!  Having been on both sides of the interview desk literally hundreds of times, I’ve amassed a ton of knowledge on what can make or break an interview. We’re going to cover some of my top interview tips, so you can apply to your dream jobs with confidence. Tailor your Answers Prepare Variations Research your Target Speak of what you know Remember that you're speaking to REAL people Act like a professional We'll dive into each one of these in-depth and help you get ready for your next round of Interviews! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakingsoftware/message

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