Cracking the Tech Job Interview
by: ‘Mohammad Noor’ AbuKhleif
noor.guru
go.noor.guru/interview
@moh_noor94
Who am I?
A Computer Engineer
Graduated from the University of Jordan in 2017
An Intern
- Software Engineering Internship in Samsung R&D Institute - Jordan (2017)
- Software Engineering Internship in Atypon - Jordan (2017)
A Software Engineer
@Atypon
- Automation Engineer (06/2017 - 10/2017)
- FullStack Engineer (10/2017 - 09/2018)
- Mid-Level FullStack Engineer (09/2018 - 08/2019)
A Software Engineer
@Amazon
- Software Development Engineer (09/2019 - 11/2021)
A Software Engineer
@Expedia Group
- Software Development Engineer III (12/2021 - Today)
@moh_noor94
How can You Prepare?
How can You Prepare?
- Right Now
- The Graduation Year
- The Last Few Months
- The Interview Day
- The Offer & Beyond
@moh_noor94
How can You Prepare
Right Now?
Title
Bio
Skills
Open to
Connections
Experience
Projects
Activities
Recommendations
www.linkedin.com/in/mohnoor94/
Build Your CV
Build Your CV
One and only One Page
No Pictures
No Personal Information (Religion, Age, Relationship Status, Gender, etc.)
Keep it Simple, and use Microsoft Word!
Add Links to your Projects
Add Links to your GitHub and LinkedIn accounts
Learn
Learn
Git & GitHub
X Programming Language
Problem Solving
Learn
Cracking the Coding Interview
Learn
A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms
Focus on Your Projects
Work in teams
Enjoy the process!
Get Multiple Internships
1-3 Real Internships
Startups, Mid & Large Companies
Different Stacks & Experiences
@moh_noor94
How can You Prepare
in the Graduation Year?
Focus on What You Want
Focus on What You Want
The Specialization
The Tech Stack
The Company Size
The Exact Position
Know the Difference
Know the Difference
| Big Companies | Startups | |
|---|---|---|
| Stable | Fast | |
| Bureaucratic | Agile | |
| Focused Experience | All-in-one | |
| Vertical Learning | Horizontal Learning | |
| Less Responsibility | More Responsibility | |
| $$$ | $ |
Focus on What Do You Want, and Prepare!
Focus on What You Want, and Prepare!
| Big Companies | Startups | |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Solving | *** | * |
| Exact Tech Stack | * | *** |
| Continuous Learning Mindset | *** | ** |
| Teamwork | *** | * |
| (not so) Soft Skills | *** | * |
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How can You Prepare
in the Last Few Months?
Stick to a Plan!
Read “Cracking the Coding Interview”, AGAIN!
Practice, Practice, & Practice!
Schedule Multiple Interviews
And make this a habit!
Fail Fast!
The (not so) Soft Skills
You have to talk
You have to think out loud
You have to work on a team
You have to accept feedback
You have to have the growth mindset
Communication is THE KEY!
Practice, Practice, & Practice!
Mock Interviews are a MUST
Pramp: Practice makes Perfect
@moh_noor94
How can You Prepare
in THE DAY?
Sleep Well
Say Good Morning
Eat Well
Talk to People
Talk to Your Interviewer, and Ask Questions
THINK OUT LOUD
Good Luck!
@moh_noor94
The Afterthoughts
Ask for Feedback
After 1 Week
After 2 Weeks
After 1 Month
…
The Offer & Beyond
Know Your Value!
Always Negotiation!
But first, Learn how to do it
Questions
Don’t You Dare