Your purpose at an interview is to get the job, right? No. At least not entirely. The purpose of your interview is to get the right job. And that’s a two-way street. Most people think that interviewers are just trying to see if you’re “good enough” for the job they have in mind. While having [...]

A good interview is all about communication, and knowing how to speak the interviewer’s language is key. It’s more than just making a good impression. It’s about making sure that you are able to communicate your abilities well and make a clear, accurate and positive impression. It should go without saying, though I’ll say it [...]

You’re interviewing for this job because you love the work, right? Well, if I’m interviewing you, I desperately want to know that. High tech employers want people who are about more than just punching the time clock and “doing a job”. If you really do love the work, then it’s a win-win situation: your future [...]

You’ve just spent the first 20 minutes of your interview discussing your prior work, answering questions about it, and perhaps even learning something in the process. You’re really getting into it when the interviewer asks you a question out of the blue that seems to have nothing to do with anything. Maybe something like “Why [...]

This tip requires a little on-the-fly evaluation on your part. Some environments, some companies, and some interviewers encourage, even look for, people who’ll challenge authority. Knowing that is fairly important before you make the decision to challenge your interviewer, but it can be a significant piece of information for him or her if you do. [...]