How to Prepare for Your Technical Interview

Know Your Skills and Accomplishments 

Thoroughly review your resume and know everything that it includes. Don’t get caught by surprise by an interviewer’s question about something that you forgot was there. 

Prepare Your References

 Prepare an updated list of professional references, including past managers and supervisors, and have it ready for your interview. Make sure you have secured permission from each reference.

Research Your Interviewer

Research their background through professional sites such as Google or LinkedIn (not Facebook) to find common professional connections such as education, work history or coworkers.

Learn About Your Potential New Employer

Research the company. Thoroughly review their website. Understand where they fit in their industry or market sector. What engineering challenges might they be facing? 

Plan Key Talking Point 

Using the requirements and skills listed in the employer’s job description as your guide, plan some key talking points and relevant examples to use during the interview.

Plan Your Answers to Common Interview Questions

 Be ready for common interview questions by planning and practicing your answers in advance.

Dress Professionally

 Men should wear a suit, or at the very least a suit jacket and tie with trousers. Women should wear a suit, conservative dress, or blouse/sweater and trousers. 

Don’t Arrive Too Early 

10 minutes before is enough time to reach before the interview. If you arrive too early, it's always a good idea to review your resume or company website one last time while waiting in your car or in the lower lobby if it's a high-rise building.

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