Surviving engineering interviews: Part 7 - Final Thoughts
October 19th, 2006If there were two things to remember about the ramblings that precede this sentence, it would be to make sure you are prepared for an interview and that the process is just as much about you finding out things about your prospective team as it is them figuring out whether or not they will hire you. The tips in this article help in both regards. Know what to expect given the nuances of different interview types. Anticipate the kinds of questions you will be asked. Think about what kind of work environment and teammates you want to have and use that to formulate questions you get to ask your interviewers. All that leads to a positive interview experience that puts you in the best position to determine if the job is right for you.
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