Avanish Kumar’s Post

Junior developer interviews are the easiest to pass in tech. First, you need to focus on the right things. Use these 7 interview prep tips to get your first developer job/internship: 1. Brush up on core programming concepts and algorithms. 2. Document 2/3 of the interesting personal projects you built. Don’t show the Twitter clone you built. Show something special. 3. Be ready to discuss any projects or experiences on your resume. If you don’t have any experience, contribute to Open Source to get shareable experiences. Never ever lie on your resume 4. Understand the basics of Git and version control workflows. This is a non-negotiable 5. Prepare answers for common behavioral questions. E.g.. “Tell me about yourself”. Sell yourself and make them like you 6. Have thoughtful questions about the company and role. Do extensive due diligence. Research and push them 7. Highlight teamwork, communication, and willingness to learn. They are investing in your future. Make it worthwhile.