This week I would like to talk about technical interviews. They can be tricky, and I can give you some insight. I have been on both sides of this type of interview.
If you are going for a technical position, the people hiring you will be your fellow workers and managers. They have a significant stake in hiring the right person because they will suffer the most if someone gets hired who cannot keep up with the job demands.
Candidates get judged on their technical knowledge and ability to understand anomalies and respond to them quickly. I have seen this done best by having the interview in one room and a set of colleagues in another.
One member has another appointment and will leave when needed. After a few general questions, the board will get into a ‘what would you do if’ question to see how you can think on your feet. As they go through the questioning, the person may have to leave for their appointment. And the test goes on.
What is happening is the board member goes to another room and tells the group of engineers the question and your answer. They check it for validity and give a few more questions to ask.
The board member returns to the interview room and asks the new questions as a guise for catching up. These interviews can continue for a few hours until the company people feel they know your abilities.
The remedy, Be Prepared!
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