Avoid These 4 Fatal Tech Interview Mistakes

Hi friends! Don't know why you're not getting callbacks for tech interviews? Chances are, you're making one of these four common mistakes. Watch this video to find out what they are and how to fix them! These are all mistakes I have made before and also, seen others make when I have been on the hiring side of things. I hope this is insightful and valuable for you no matter where you are at in your career!
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I am currently a software developer who once modeled and thought I wanted to pursue a career in the fashion industry. While I was modeling in Hong Kong, I eventually felt the desire to further my education. I decided to depart the modeling world and move back to Canada, knowing that could be the end of my modeling opportunities. I attended Ryerson University for GCM (Graphic Communications Management), as I thought I might still work in the fashion industry in another capacity. It was in my last year of university, I was introduced to a very basic coding course. I instantly fell in love. From there I knew I wanted to pursue software development but didn't have a clue where to start. I didn't want to go back to university as I just completed a four-year degree. I decided to enroll in a 10-week intensive coding Bootcamp. From there I started working at a small startup learning and growing my technical and soft skills. I then transitioned to a larger company where I am a software developer and technical consultant today.
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[@KellsCode]

I think a big one is resume formatting. Gotta make sure your resume is ATS compliant and readable by a machine. I thought my resume was great while I was getting zero bites on job apps, until I realized it couldn't be read by an ATS. Best way to do that, in my opinion, is to write your resume in LaTeX (markup used to write academic papers), which can easily be done by building off of free templates online (Overleaf). Plus, it looks super neat.

[@TiffInTech]

So true!! Thanks for sharing. Yup formatting is truly a big thing that is often overlooked

[@MohyDev]

1. You are applying for jobs, you are not qualified for. 2. Not tailoring your resume & cover letter for the targeted position. 3.Not using your network, Just reach out to people. 4. Prep for screening calls, but don't be a robot.

[@ahit2682]

I will get a tech job before the summer, believe it 😤👊. Ty for the tips!

[@melinaknox5680]

I could not agree more with this. I actually just landed my first job in tech and I'm so excited. I just finished an Npower course in December. So many people talk about everything else, but you are so right. People hire people. You can learn, just show your interest and enthusiasm. Great video. I'm sure it will be very helpful.

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks Melina! And congrats on landing your first job in tech!! That is super exciting. The first one is always the hardest to land, so it is great you got past that!

[@kaytim414]

Great video Tiff! I've been following you for a while now and it's great to see you grow and become more confident/comfortable as a creator. I'm in my senior year in a post-bacc CS program and am on the hunt for a summer '23 internship so I'll definitely be taking these tips into account as I continue to apply and (fingers crossed) interview.

[@dejavujoyeriaybisuteria4568]

Thank you @Tiff in tech! People as support and inspiring as you is what makes me get into tech 😊 I haven't seen such community sense in other fields. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😃

[@TiffInTech]

You are so welcome! That makes me happy to hear!

[@seananih7609]

Great advice, thank you 🙏🏾

[@bilalahmed4065]

Really appreciate your hardwork. And I was looking for such video and you made it. More success to youz

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you so much 😀

[@A_K48]

This really is the hard truth that one needs to accept. Oh how I wish I heard this 2 years ago when I was a mess with my job search. I would even say it applies to more than the tech field.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you! Yes, so true!

[@satyavivekanandbattula1091]

Thanks tiffany for sharing . Helpful video.

[@TiffInTech]

You are so welcome! Hope you are having a great day!

[@fazalhayat7848]

Very thoughtful insights.

[@JHall-bp9yh]

Struggling with this now. Thank you for this! I've been reworking my resume and keeping things moving by acquiring certifications.

[@TiffInTech]

You got this!

[@mohammadzulqarnain6288]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TiffInTech]

My pleasure!

[@songlore4617]

thank you for the job application tips. I've been very bad in the past at customizing my resume and cover letter.

[@TiffInTech]

You got this! I hear you, we have all been there!

[@ashergreen3732]

Don't forget, employers will often write their ad copy with the perfect candidate in mind. They know that not everyone who applies is going to have everything they are looking for. I like what you say about employers looking for personable people, something that I think will really help me land my fist development job. I am extremely worried about the behavioral interview questions (STAR format). I am horrible with those. Can you create a video on how to tackle these difficult questions?

[@arturokaadu4013]

Hi Tiff! Thank you for the tips, love your content! I'm personally having a hard time getting interviews after graduating from a bootcamp 3 months ago. I would love if you could share some tips for how to handle rejection and stay motivated during the job search process? Cheers from Argentina!

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you! I have been there when after a bootcamp it feels like forever in landing your first job in tech. Just remember that even 3 months of job hunting is normal (especially in this market right now) make sure to time off of job hunting to give yourself some rest too. It will come with time, usually it happens right whe you want to give up! Stay positive and remember to be kind to yourself :)

[@robertoart5056]

I've had that problem before, that's why I made a platform that pushes developers to work on their own startup or join a startup to gain more experience or continue building their startup into a big company. I created the platform because a lot of developers give up because they can't find a job in their field. so I came up with this solution to give developers more hope in their journey.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

I have a question: Do you know of good websites for job hunting particularly for working remote preferably in the European time zone, with computer programming?

[@mariamdatukishvili4415]

Great content. really needed that and thanks, Tiff!

[@ferlast6762]

which one is better in the future blockchain or web developer

[@cnorth50]

Tiff I’m torn on which field to go in. I’m considering front end developer or aws solutions architect. Which would you choose and which one has an easier path to secure that first job?

[@nandannishadgopuram8394]

Hey Tiff! What topics do you think are important for interviews for junior level roles other than data structures and algorithms? Thanks for the job hunt tips.

[@TiffInTech]

Those are both so important! I would say also dont forget to focus on building up your soft skills! Yes technical skills are very important but you will stand out having both :)

[@mediastreamview9528]

When someone says you require x amount of years of experience to obtain x position and the canditate responds ... How can I obtain it if nobody gives me a chance, I would automatically disqualify them. There is volunteer work, internships, community projects, school clubs and personal projects that would allow anyone to gain required experience. An excuse as to why they don't have experience is grounds for immediate disqualification. It demonstrates lack of self-discipline, lack of passion and lack of self-investment in ones personal growth. Volunteer experience in a relevant field is more important than a masters or phd degree when it comes to jobs that require hands on experience. Top tech giants don't care about your academic awards or if you were the class president. All they care about is your productivity, self-discipline and efficiency with proof to back it up.

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Fantastic video, Tiff!! ... But, you know, I dislike networking and using connections. I would never do that. It feels like cheating and favoritism. Getting a job, just because I know someone ... that's the idea I refuse. I know it's a common thing, but I don't like it at all. I would rather be unemployed and poor than using my connections. You know, I have a PhD degree (not in tech), but I wouldn't beg for a job. I'm too proud. lol (I graduated with honors) lol ... And no one wanted to hire me and never told me why exactly. No feedback. Nothing. But I would rather be homeless than beg for a job and using my connections. lol ... This is not criticism. I love your videos and your channel! Cheers! (Btw. I'm not from the US, I'm from the EU).

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks Harry! That is a nice outlook too - yes definitely it is too bad that we live in a world where there is a lot of emphasis on connections instead of it being totally fair. I hear what you are saying! Appreciate your support and insight! :)

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

@@TiffInTech Thanks so much! Have a wonderful day!

[@icoderdev]

Thanks

[@TiffInTech]

Hope you have a great day!!

[@colinmaharaj]

I'm deep in the system where I work, creating integration and automation tools. And using it. Stuff, that I'm not sure what to call or how to find work for. Some of these are called ETL I think. So maybe I need to create my own ETL tool chain.

[@TiffInTech]

Sounds like you are pretty into it !You got this

[@johnoldfield2390]

Yeah but the potential employer and or potential labour market must not undermine the the actual labour market and or actual employment market with experience hires and then set the requirements to get hired to high for me and oor anyone else to get a job and then put in like hundreds of hours of learning resources with a pace maker and a paywall.

[@dzonsmit]

meme at 2:50 xDD

[@HueCodes]

Wish me luck I'm going to interview today 😀

[@johnoldfield2390]

Why do I have to interview though? Does everyone have to interview to get a job and or to do work?

[@wesleyjones1649]

Hi Tiff I am from South Africa and I have been working in my current position as a receptionist in a hospital. I would really love to break into the tech industry. Since where I work my colleagues are always calling me to fix this printer or that PC. The cenario is that I am turning 40 this year is time on my side and where do I start. Regards Wesley

[@Dipole__]

wesley, look into different specialties in tech and research on the one youre most interested in, example, web development, data analysis etc....youtube/online have alot of free courses. Reply if you need more help ...

[@tyrojames9937]

It's a NEW YEAR, I FEEL CONFIDENT THAT I WILL HAVE SEVERAL JOB INTERVIEWS!👔🎉🎉✔

[@TiffInTech]

YESSSS!! YOU GOT THIS!

[@weaponx637]

This is very helpful. I want to get into cybersecurity in the long run but have been in Helpdesk and have been losing confidence with applying for jobs with no answer. This again is a great insight! Thank you

[@Andrew-wu1xd]

Vibe. Random anecdote im passing on. Been interviewing heavily. Of the 15 interviews I've done so far, only one gave me a take home python project. The rest never even tested my python, but 100% tested SQL. They are data engineering positions. The one project ask I got was great, turned it into a repo and have committed like 20 times to it in a week. Should I just keep up looking at more software engineer focused stuff? Look outside of indeed? I mostly do etl, automation, metric tracking with python/sql

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks for sharing Andrew! I would say looking outside of indeed on other platforms is a good start - it sounds like you are on the right track and that it just takes time. Stay positive and persistent, you got this!

[@Andrew-wu1xd]

@@TiffInTech I got an offer! Total process time to offer has been 2.5 months! Wondering if its related to the higher comp

[@i-hsiuchiang8569]

As a guy who got 2 offers within one and a half months, applied 100~250 applications per day and did 2~3 interviews per weekday, all I can say add is: 1. Never say no when they asked "Do you have...?". Then proceed to create an example if they asked 2. Make yourself look good and tidy. I don't care about your views or political opinion, but your look does matter 3. Learn to BS, even if it sounds ridiculous. If you don't, you don't get the job. In the financial world, this is called "marketing" actually 4. Do what Tiff said, but with ChatGPT to tailor your CV/cover letter

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks for sharing! Did you end up accepting one of the offers out of curiosity? :)

[@i-hsiuchiang8569]

@@TiffInTech Yeah definitely. I must choose one at that point or otherwise I'm days away from being completely homeless. I think I should totally make KZbin videos on my entire journey because it's a lot of lessons learned lol. I'm currently a data engineer...

[@ferlast6762]

do you think its good to learn blockchain for the future

[@TiffInTech]

I think you should focus on whatever is of most interest to you because that is where you will grow!:) But yes blockchain is very in-demand from my understanding!

[@fajarsiddiq]

Welcome to layoffs era

[@TiffInTech]

it too will pass! We got this!

[@teejaayme]

No, we are good; its the job recruitment system is broken.

[@TiffInTech]

Definitely that too sometimes!💓😔

[@thecreditpool6272]

What is your email for contact purposes?