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We will discuss what this course entails, how it will be valuable, and what exactly technical interviewing involves!
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Hi I'm Michelle.
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My pronouns are she, her.
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Today we're going to spend some time
discussing technical interviewing.
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Specifically, this course will be
useful if you're new to tech and
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looking to begin at
an entry-level position.
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Or if you feel like you haven't been
nailing this part of the interview process
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so far.
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Interviewing is a skill
that takes practice.
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It's kinda like riding a bike.
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If you haven't been on it in a while,
you may be a bit shaky at first, but
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you get back into
the swing of it over time.
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I usually start out rusty when I
begin an interview process, and
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tend to get better and
more comfortable over time.
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The same will happen to you.
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Each company interviews a bit differently.
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However, there are similar themes and
asks that they might have.
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I will be going over some basics
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of what you may encounter in
that technical interview.
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Hopefully, you can walk away
feeling better prepared and
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ready to practice interviewing.
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While you might have interviewed
in other industries before,
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technical interviews are quite
different than most.
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This will likely be a new experience for
you.
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Typically, there are two sections of
an interview that you will go through.
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One is called the behavioral interview,
and
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the other a technical interview,
which we're covering today.
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A technical interview is where you
are evaluated through questions and
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performance, so
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the employer can understand your
technical skills, knowledge, and ability.
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These interviews include questions on
programming concepts, such as algorithms.
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Just saying that all aloud,
I know it sounds a bit overwhelming.
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We'll break down some aspects of
the interview you may encounter
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to alleviate some of that stress.
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I wish it were enough to say I have
the skills hire me, but you need to
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be able to interview well to showcase
your skills effectively and get the job.
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Since technical interviews vary,
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we'll be covering a range of
what you might experience.
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We'll discuss best practices for white
boarding and other alternatives, such as
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pair programming or portfolio review, as
well as useful tools to help you practice.
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First, we'll begin by
covering how to prepare for
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interview questions in the next video.
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