Can anybody give me tips on VB interviewing questions?
thanks a lot
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Can anybody give me tips on VB interviewing questions?
thanks a lot
1) bring something to show them
2) Make sure you know database stuff
3) bring something to show them
Kishore,
I am in programming busines for over 15 years. During these years I was interviewed many times and I've interviewed many candidates. Your keyword is a CONFIDENCE. You may bring "something to show" but never offer it until you're asked for "something to show". Knowing your stuff is another key thing. Try not to make up anything that you haven't done it - it's very easy to detect Don't be shame of it. And don't be nervous - it's just doesn't help.
Good luck and my best regards,
Roy
Sorry, forgot to mention: express as much as you can your interest in what they are doing as well as in their company.
Cheers again.
great, where were u 2 weeks ago....
Amen Amen Amen - I've been a programmer for over 25 years and this advice is something you can take to the bank!!!Quote:
Originally posted by IROY55
I am in programming busines for over 15 years. During these years I was interviewed many times and I've interviewed many candidates. Your keyword is a CONFIDENCE. You may bring "something to show" but never offer it until you're asked for "something to show". Knowing your stuff is another key thing. Try not to make up anything that you haven't done it - it's very easy to detect Don't be shame of it. And don't be nervous - it's just doesn't help.
Why, did you have an interview?
Roy,Quote:
Originally posted by IROY55
Kishore,
I am in programming busines for over 15 years. During these years I was interviewed many times and I've interviewed many candidates. Your keyword is a CONFIDENCE. You may bring "something to show" but never offer it until you're asked for "something to show". Knowing your stuff is another key thing. Try not to make up anything that you haven't done it - it's very easy to detect Don't be shame of it. And don't be nervous - it's just doesn't help.
Good luck and my best regards,
Roy
Whilst I agree with the majority of your post, the only critisim I have
is with the last sentance. It's human nature to be nervous, especially
on your first interview.
If I was interviewing a candidate, I would expect they would be
nervous - its a daunting task to go for an interview.
I would say; be yourself, be honest. (and as Roy stated - don't make things up).
Again Roy, I'm not shooting holes in your post, just clarifing a point. :)
Bruce.
Thanks a lot Roy. It helps a lot.
some more things.
Do i have to remember the syntax and stuff like that. I have done done some VB job before, but back then nobody really asked me any technical questions. They just gave me the job and did a great job. But those days are 4 years ago and economy changed as well as demand.
any more thoughts are really appreciated.
kishore
Do you have to remember syntax? Sure! We all must. It just depends on the level of your expertise: see, interview for me is a greate fun, I personally (because of the level I am at) would lose any interest if my interviewer will start asking me a syntax questions. This is something A MUST TO KNOW (otherwise what the hell am I doing here?) just like a times table. The reason I would lose any interest in the position is simple: what can you expect from a college math professor that's still asking you about how to get a square root of 4.
Cheers.
Bruce,
I agree - it's simple to advise "don't be ..." but it's not an easy thing to do. Well, I gave my advise ...
;-))
Smile.
Most people who are interviewed for ANY position rarely smile. Those who do most of the time are those that are remembered. You want the interviewer to want to work with you and if you are a happy person (or at least appear to be) that will make a ton of difference.
I disagree, but then again, I'm not employing anybody. However, if I were, I'd be more interested that the candidate knew what they wanted to do and could quickly find out how exactly the syntax should look. I don't think it's reasonable, or beneficial to remember every single syntactical technicality there is. Much more useful to be able to solve your problems, which in VB is at least 50% of the work, being that there is usually always something already there you can manipulate for your uses.Quote:
Originally posted by IROY55
Do you have to remember syntax? Sure! We all must. It just depends on the level of your expertise: see, interview for me is a greate fun, I personally (because of the level I am at) would lose any interest if my interviewer will start asking me a syntax questions. This is something A MUST TO KNOW (otherwise what the hell am I doing here?) just like a times table. The reason I would lose any interest in the position is simple: what can you expect from a college math professor that's still asking you about how to get a square root of 4.
Cheers.
That's what I think anyway.
I agree; at the risk of bordering on 'chit chat', I think its good toQuote:
Originally posted by rjlohan
I don't think it's reasonable, or beneficial to remember every single syntactical technicality there is. Much more useful to be able to solve your problems
see that an employee will solve a problem by laterally thinking.
This could lead to the resolve of a problem that may never been
considered by pre-canned instruction etc.
Bruce.
Too late. We stepped right over that line a few posts back. :)Quote:
Originally posted by Bruce Fox
I agree; at the risk of bordering on 'chit chat'
Yes, but think about if they weren't nervous, and they looked relaxed. It just shows how confident they are, and you might even be able to detect (just slightly) how they might act under pressure. :)Quote:
Originally posted by Bruce Fox
If I was interviewing a candidate, I would expect they would be
nervous - its a daunting task to go for an interview.
It might also show that they are an arrogant twit. :)Quote:
Originally posted by Megatron
Yes, but think about if they weren't nervous, and they looked relaxed. It just shows how confident they are, and you might even be able to detect (just slightly) how they might act under pressure. :)
I was looking at the individual that was nervous, I (as an interviewer) would certainly understand, and from the outset try to put them at ease (my role as an instructor is comming out).Quote:
Originally posted by Megatron
Yes, but think about if they weren't nervous, and they looked relaxed. It just shows how confident they are, and you might even be able to detect (just slightly) how they might act under pressure. :)
However, (as you pointed out) there will be those who are relaxed, and confident - nothing wrong with that.
Bruce.
Good call rj!!! :D
I know from experience. :)
What you do and what you say should depend on how you read the person interviewing you. You can see that this is true just from the variations in responses to your post. This means that there are no hard and fast rules (IMHO) for interviewing.
A large number of interviewers have no idea what they are doing, and have no use for the questions they ask. Who knows what some of these guys base their decision on ... probably just whether or not they "liked" you.
That said, there are a few hiring managers out there that conduct quality interviews that you can feel good about. These are probably the type of guys you would rather work for anyway.
just my 2 cents ...
:D
hi
guys. gr8 info shared but poor guy kishore was looking for some tips on vb techinal if i am not wrong...;) :D
thanks a lot guys for all ur advices. It really helps.
any technical questions?
thanks
You guys might all disagree with this - I've been a programmer now for 10 years. When I moved from C++ to VB my boss interviewed me and asked how much experience I had .. I said about 3 months with VB. His response was "Hey, It's not rocket science or anything..."
That is a pretty fair comment, don't you think?
What do u guys tell when asked
tell me about your self?
I really appreciate this.
kishore
yes, and then got called in for a 2nd interview.. and then they told me they should have an answer in 1-2 weeks (huh?) ... an IT guy that worked there said they had around 100 applicants for the position.. and some of them haven't even had first interviews....Quote:
Why, did you have an interview?
My tips:
1) Lie: But with caution. U dont want them to quote you later on if u get the job. You could lie about small things like your experience etc.
2) Impress your boss: Show off your experience... And of course, u can lie a little to make it even more impressive
3) Ask Questions: Ask your boss intelligent technical questions like if they are gonna move to .NET, are u on wireless and how your network is configured, etc. Remember, dont ask him till the very last and he is interviewing u and not vice versa
4) Dress Properly: I know some of u hate it, especially me, but always come dressed in a suit and tie for any interview
5) Carry a folder: Carry a folder with lots of documents and a CD. The folder can contain anything from blank paper to your personal picture collection. The idea is for him to catch a glimpse of it. Make sure all your needed documents and CDs are in it to so when the time comes, u could show him
6) Talk and present yourself as a pro: Even if u have zero experience, you can do this with proper planning. Present your reasoning and logic to him and use good and formal english
7) Convince Him: Remember he is only going to hire you if he thinks you are right for the job and above the rest. So.. you got to prepare yourself according to the job requirements and the skills he is looking for. If you are missing any of the skills, the chances are u wont get the job. But even so, try showing him that u have some basic knowledge of that skill.
8) Dont EVER contradict him: If u do.. u wont ever be able to get a job. If he is wrong... let him be wrong. But DO NOT correct him. Every boss has an ego.
9) Prepare: If this is a high profile job, spend at least 2 hours preparing yourself to tackle any question. Also prepare a nice formal, impressive intro speech
I'll put up more points as they come to my head... I'm sure im gonna get some criticism. This has worked for me anyhow. I am 24 and this is only my second job. I have been for only 3 interviews and got selected twice. I left the first job for the second job, they never fired me. I am with the second job for 2 years now.
So Lie, then Lie some more, then carry a folder with apparently nothing in it, but with the right things in it.....Quote:
Originally posted by OrdinaryGuy
[B]My tips:
1) Lie: But with caution. U dont want them to quote you later on if u get the job. You could lie about small things like your experience etc.
2) Impress your boss: Show off your experience... And of course, u can lie a little to make it even more impressive
5) Carry a folder: Carry a folder with lots of documents and a CD. The folder can contain anything from blank paper to your personal picture collection. The idea is for him to catch a glimpse of it. Make sure all your needed documents and CDs are in it to so when the time comes, u could show him
t0sser :rolleyes:
Alternatively you could go in wearing nothing except a pencil behind your ear, ask if they are the interviewing board, shriek a few African war-cries, run around the room and then jump out of the window with the words 'I didnt want your sucky job anyway'
Note: If it's not a very high building, you might want to emit 'sucky' so you can finish your sentence in time
just my suggestions... if u implement them properly... they could really work...Quote:
Originally posted by crispin
So Lie, then Lie some more, then carry a folder with apparently nothing in it, but with the right things in it.....
t0sser :rolleyes: