Interview Tips for Information Technology Professionals

IT Recruiting Tip: How to Answer “Why Did You Leave?”

One of the most difficult questions to answer in an interview is, “Why did you leave?” It also wins the prize for being the question with most fake, fabricated and scripted answers. Of course, the motive behind an interview is not only to know about your skills but also about your personality. If you are someone who can’t perform as part of a team, you are not a suitable candidate for most employers. So, how can you answer when you have to tell why you left your previous job? Here are some tips to help you answer "why did [...]

Questions To Expect In an IT Interview

It is quite natural to ponder over what kind of questions you could be asked in an interview.  There are some very common questions asked in IT and technical interviews. Spending some time thinking about the answers will help you get that job offer. Here are some tips to ensure you are prepared for what lies in wait for you when it is time to talk with an HR manager or perhaps the CEO himself. Keep your resume in front of you and you will have a fair idea of what could be asked. Pay special attention to the [...]

5 Things to Never Do in an IT Job Interview

When applying for an IT job, your interview is arguably the most important factor that determines your chances of success. A good interview could exponentially increase your chances of getting the job. Thus, it is essential to pay attention to the do's and don'ts of an interview. Here are the five things you should never do in an IT job interview. 1. Showing up Unprepared No interviewer likes a know-it-all. What they hate even more is ignorance. Do not go to a meeting without having a fair idea of the questions the interviewer might ask you. Do some research [...]

10 Things to do to Prepare for an IT Interview

As businesses continue to invest in IT, the demand for IT experts has increased over the years. This is why IT recruiting has become a bit more complex than how it used to be only a few years ago. Companies expect the candidates to be well versed with not only the basics of IT but also with a wide variety of complexities. If you want to get a decent IT-related job and have an interview, you must make sure you do not make any stupid mistakes. Moreover, you must try to give your best as the competition has become tougher [...]

How to Ace that IT interview – Part 2

We see very few companies give their people, outside of HR, training on interviewing. For most IT positions, the company IT manager or programmer conducting the interview has not done a lot of interviewing. They inevitably ask questions they have been asked before when they were job searching.  In our first article about how to Ace the IT interview, we spoke about how to look at things from the hiring company and mangers perspective. Here are some additional topics so you can ace that IT interview. In this segment, we want to give hints and tips on answering common [...]