General Methodology of Technical Interview

The annual autumn recruitment has started again. Here are some tips and experiences from interviewers from the Internet, which are suitable for most technical positions and hope to be helpful to interviewers.

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Interviewees should try their best to understand the company in detail. In addition to the job requirements, they can also use different channels to understand the company's values, document style, and technology stack used to determine whether it meets their expectations. Looking for a job is actually similar to the way of finding an object. It is a process of matching each other. The higher the matching degree, the longer you will get along with.

The professional knowledge is adequately prepared. The interviewer will have different focus assessments for different technical positions. LeanCloud usually covers the following aspects in the professional inspection part:

• Basic knowledge: basic data structure and algorithm;
• Application of classical algorithms such as sorting and binary search in reality;
• Basic understanding of probability;
• Understanding of time and space complexity;
• Professional issues related to the job position (iOS, Android, back-end architecture, etc.).

Appropriate interview etiquette and a good experience for the other party. Although most Internet companies do not require makeup and formal attire for interviewers or employees, everyone must still dress appropriately, neatly and cleanly; whether it is a telephone interview or an on-site interview. Be punctual.

Clear and accurate expression skills, the communication and expression skills of interviews are actually very simple, the speech is organized, and the questions are directed to the key points and cores, not to confuse the concepts, and not to go in circles and be unambiguous. Good communication skills at work are also a bonus in the workplace. Interviewers who are not good at this part can practice an appropriate mock interview before the interview.

Interview process

Interviews generally start with self-introduction. Non-graduate candidates can start with recent work experience or work experience that matches the delivery position, and new candidates can be introduced from internship experience and rewards they have received at school. Try to supplement the parts that are not shown in the resume so that the interviewer can understand in many ways.

Generally, coding test questions will be arranged at the recruitment site for technical positions. This part focuses on the problem-solving ideas. When solving problems, candidates should communicate with the interviewer and explain their ideas, such as why if/else is used instead of switch case , Let the interviewer understand your own thinking process, but also let the interviewer understand how you work in the team daily. You can also ask the interviewer for help when you encounter a difficult problem. The interviewer is usually your future colleague or future leader. The way of communicating to solve the problem can also help both parties understand whether they are compatible in future work collaboration.

In every interview, the interviewer can use it as an opportunity to learn, even if it fails, there will be gains.

Precautions

• On time, basic appearance and appearance;
• Hard power must pass the barrier;
• Establish your own personal influence and fully show yourself by injecting into platforms such as blogs and github, and the interviewer can also understand you in all aspects;

Concluding remarks

TapTap is currently hiring a number of technical positions. If you are well prepared for the interview, please visit https://career.taptap.dev/ (click on the lower left corner to read the original text to jump directly) to understand and submit your resume .

I hope everyone can get a satisfactory job this autumn.

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