Information Technology Interview Tips - The Interview

Congrats, you've made it to the interview process. Check out a few helpful tips and tricks provided in this video to make your interview stand out.
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[@fjames69]

Got an interview in 12 hours. I’m nervous but this helped calm me a bit

[@timustard]

Me too. Good luck to you man!

[@lalolanda6943]

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[@asmankev1857]

Same here got an interview in th morning 😩 send prayers

[@Itcareerquestions]

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[@asmankev1857]

@@Itcareerquestions goat asf

[@Jchillin757]

If you don't know the answer in the interview, BE HONEST! I just had a technical interview at the beginning of the month. It was about 20 questions. I stressed my self afterwards because I didn't know 3 or 4. I got a call back and they said I had done an amazing job regardless. Just something to keep in mind

[@Luis-zx3ls]

Havok91 apply for something else on their company then move up thats the easiest way to get in any job

[@mimiorbe8273]

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[@fiorenzalifonti6714]

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[@Native722]

It's ok to be honest, just not 100% of the time.

[@michael567jober]

maybe the others hot 6 to 10 wrong lol PURE LUCK!

[@juniefermesias2857]

I like your advice. I am also a recruiter and I conduct interview in our project. Sometimes I look past on the technical because I know it can be learned and I am most interested on their enthusiasm and response attitude.

[@tabliqatchi6696]

This is one of the videos I watched on KZbin before taking my IT interview a few days ago, and I absolutely nailed it! There were 6 interviewers in the room, and in the end, they told me I didn't have to wait for the result, because I was accepted! Thank you!

[@endohjuliusambe9035]

Thank you sir, I think you just simplify the IT interview expectation. You brought things down to earth. I wish my future interview comes this simple. Great tips !!!

[@itspaintosee]

You're like an IT Seth Rogen. Chill Dude! Thanks for the help!

[@chewie5870]

The interview featuring seth rogan's brother

[@ckreuzer4001]

Lol I thought the same thing. Even sounds like Seth Rogan 😂

[@KevZen2000]

A big problem wit many IT jobs is the following: 1. The descriptions are unrealistic in a lot of jobs. Many times they're​ not even required by the job, you're suppose to do. A lot of this is, because​ of non-IT people writing the description. 2. Many times you aren't even​ interviewing with the IT Staff, which makes it hard to know what the job requires.

[@Nobody800_]

KevZen2000 yes!!

[@covid-nz1zt]

agree

[@marquisbutler8924]

I had an interview about two months ago where the Team Lead was trying to explain to me why a CCNA wasn't that beneficial. Fast Forward.. in person interview they gave "a real scenario that occurred with the company" months prior.. in which I resolved the problem literally within 5 minutes. They had a client in which they could not figure out connectivity issues.. they were not using the correct subnet mask. This very same lead also wanted to make a point to me that Windows is worthless and Mac was the golden standard. I disagreed.. lol.. I never got an offer. Even the applied questions/answers from the interview questions were just flat out wrong. You hit the nail on the head. Non IT people do not write the job descriptions. They are the interviewers and hiring managers now!

[@whiskeyshots]

I'll give you my two favorite questions I ask people when I interview them. 1) I give the scenario about a computer not being able to get to the internet, but I'm not looking for an answer, I'm evaluating your troubleshooting methodology. There is no solution, I just want you to step through everything you would do to diagnose the problem. 2) "A user asks you to help them forward their company email to their personal Gmail. How do you handle that?" Hint: I'm not looking for a technical solution on this one. I'm looking to see if you will question whether something should be done or not.

[@tiagothegeek3387]

Are you the one interviewing me tomorrow? Hope yes :)

[@williamdavis4510]

Hi Zac, I recently graduated from technical college with 3.97 GPA I studied IT help desk support specialist which was total of 45 credits, I did total of 51 credits. So I have taken courses from Apple, windows, office, etc. I did a paid internship my final semester. I just interview for a part time Geek squad advance repair technician. You talk about your verbal thought process that is my weakness, lack experience in customer service, speaking on phone is another weakness. My problem is verbalizing what my skills are, I tend to answer 1-2 word answers vs to giving examples of my intern work experiencs or what I have learned in college. I am struggling with finding IT job due to my lack of work experience even though I have 3 yr technical Diploma. So it is discouraging to go to technical college, graduated with honors but now struggle with job interviews and finding the right job environment that will fit my needs without causing me to come overwhelmed or cause anxiety. Many want years of experience which is hard to get if nobody gives you the chance to be able to build up the years of experience.

[@Native722]

After most interviews, employers have already made up there minds if they are going to make you an offer or not so I don't even bother following up anymore. You have to remember interviewing is a 2 way street, and there were plenty of employers who I didn't want to work for anyways so I was glad to never hear from them again and I've also turned down offers.

[@icruise4me]

"Don't get discourage" excellent advice dear Sir.

[@meathacker2491]

Just did my second tech interview and have been waiting in agony for a callback. I've been thinking the whole time about how it went. This video really made me feel better. I'm going to do lots of these and the point is to learn from it and move on. If I don't get the job it just might be that someone better got it, or someone's nephew lol.

[@IDK-kv8ob]

How'd it go?

[@meathacker2491]

@@IDK-kv8ob That one didn’t go well. Took some time, but found a much better job where the interview did go very well. So all turned out for the best.

[@tobias1438]

@@meathacker2491 If you don't mind, what kind of questions were you asked?

[@katr2771]

I have sat on a few of the interviews as a panel. Most of the time, we select a candidate for the job is based on their personality and how they will work well with the existing clients we support. Most interviewees are totally qualified for the job based on the resume. Thus, it is not about that they are not qualified like you said, they already landed the job interview. :) with interview practice, the interviewee can show more of their "natural" personality.

[@kakamagi]

I just had a interview for IT entry level job. I was interview by five people. I was really overwhelm because each of them ask me many very technical questions. I told them I don't even know most of the technical questions. I've learn that I need to continue self disciplining my computer knowledge.

[@drmayne2071]

What kind of questions? Do you have any education in IT. I sadly have about 40 more credit hours passed than a bachelors degree from transfering only have associates degree, been leaning how to code the last few months, made a killer website the last week, and feel like there will never be job openings around me in the field for my level unless I go to scholl again, eventhough most programmers are self taught. It's BS

[@marvindavisjr.543]

Matthew Weston what city are u in?

[@hurpaderpp]

@@drmayne2071 make a portfolio

[@alienkid10]

Thanks for the confidence boost as I transition from my internship to looking for a proper job!

[@PoopLoop202]

This video has helped me a bit, I think. I've been putting out applications to places like crazy the past couple weeks for my first IT helpdesk position, and a few of them are on hiring managers desks, waiting for interview calls, I think this video will help me do better at answering their questions, and hopefully, give me a better shot at the job, thank you!

[@sh0tym370]

Thank you for this encouraging video. Going through this process of interviews now. I was discouraged thinking I wasn't fit for IT at one time.

[@JohnWinters_]

I have an interview for an IT Support Analyst position in 1 hour! This video has encouraged me a lot. Thank you!

[@isaiah53_1]

Thank you so much. I have an interview this week and you make me calm.

[@towermoss]

Something I would like to add: be personable. It's one thing to have the knowledge, but part of the interview is to assess you as a person. They want to know if you will be a disruptive or untrustworthy employee as well. Don't be afraid to include non-work-related parts if your life. Hobbies, relationships, and personal experiences can be relatable to your work skills. If you can surprise them or stand out somehow, that will go a long way.

[@yvetteandchucka.421]

Awesome video filled with so much wisdom and someone who knows what is talking about a true IT professional. Thank you

[@boneryeast7738]

I got my second round tomorrow. This helped me logic my way into a calm approach and what they expect. Hoping for the best

[@tsamsiyu5340]

IT Interview tomorrow at 3pm. This helped, thanks.

[@KevZen2000]

I found troubleshooting issues, is to start with the simplest solutions first. This has helped me to fix countless issues.

[@crusoldierboy7651]

I Really, appreciate this video so much I have had quite a few interviews where I felt like I absolutely crushed and in one of them they were talking about increasing the start pay and benefits in the interview, but did not get a callback and I was starting to become discouraged. You really lifted me up and I appreciate that.

[@MooseBme]

Interview the interviewer, before during and after. Pass or fail, you'll learn more and it shows interest and enthusiasm ;)!

[@lululamp888]

Thank you Sir! I'll have my interview in a few hours. I helps me a lot

[@Gameworld-wg8dv]

Phew feeling much better for my interview tomorrow. Thanks bro.. Best advice

[@NWRONINELITELORDLESSAMURAI]

Exactly the way the internet question was posed. Good information

[@sabellamogess6372]

will try to keep in mind and stay calm very helpful thank you

[@dwtnigg]

I have an interview for an Entry Level position. For the school system. Basically just riding around my county in a company car going to all the schools and fixing computers, printers etc etc. So i don't think it'll be a very hard interview. I'm in school earning a Cyber Security degree so i thought this would somewhat help me gain some type of experience in I.T. Hopefully its not too hard.

[@Level_Up_SK]

Thank you so much for this. I have a interview tomorrow and am very nervous. But your right...if I don't land it. There will be more opportunities coming right behind this one.

[@urejigele363]

I just got my A+ this year, I have video interview tomorrow, they said it is vitual job tryout and I have no idea what it is. Thanks for the tips.

[@Sheed96]

i think his tips are golden tbh

[@1MoreNaturalDisaster]

I am 40 years old with an analytical mindset and have been it IT for 10 years with the past 2 years as a information security analyst. What do you suggest I do to move ahead in my security career? 1)Try to get a SOC Analyst Position 2) Stay where I'm at to get more experience under my belt? 3)Move into Data Scientist Role? I do have CISSP and other certs but not the CEH as my current position is mostly creating reports from security appliances and doing reviews.

[@Amywaymee12]

Thank you for this, i feel so much better

[@ic3blast3r50]

Picked up a lot of helpful tips here thank you. Cheers!

[@Xiuhcoatl1]

Good points even for conducting the interview....will be giving my first interview tomorrow.

[@Deodexidus]

Thank you for your videos sir, entertaining and informative. As a long-time computer enthusiast looking to break into I.T. myself, I am always searching for what I can , or rather should learn, before I return to school and get my A+ or CCNA, probably both would be best though? I'll keep watching, if you keep posting! Thanks again.

[@RSLimon]

You provided some amazing feedback, thank you for this.

[@footlessduck1264]

I got a IT job because of this video. I got asked the question, person called because the computer was not connecting to the internet. I answered is it pc or laptop. And boom I have an IT job starting oct 5 2020. Thanks a million.

[@eberg2555]

I really needed this, I interview in 3 hours and I’m nervous, but I am confident.

[@galaxytraveler5779]

You are a saint. Thank you for this.

[@New_Identity]

Thank you, I needed this. I'm very excited for an interview in a few hours for a job I feel I will fit incredibly well into and pays amazing. About walked into that interview with a "pick me I'm perfect" attitude.

[@New_Identity]

Update: I landed the job!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Congrats!!!!

[@The2468101214161]

@@New_Identity Congrats! My interview is tomorrow.

[@New_Identity]

@@The2468101214161 good luck!

[@paulsccna2964]

Nice coaching session. I have technical interview in two hours, a little unprepared. But, I really like the sit down, almost like a friend discussion. THANKS!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Absolutely! I'm happy to help!

[@wozsalam8942]

last part is the best. i was turned down last week. thanks man

[@bairfreedom]

As a person who is more extraverted, the key is to be able to just talk about network stuff as a conversation and to be likeable. I am one of those people. I can talk to anyone and I'm just a happy guy that everyone generally likes. Out of all the jobs that I have ever interviewed for, I have only not been called back 1 time. I have interviewed for about 60 positions ish in my life. Just sell yourself and be likeable. For some it's natural, for others it is a tremendous weakness. I see this especially these days. This tip however is the BIGGEST thing about the interview. We go through DOZENS of people in my current company interviewing for IT. The reason they don't just jump for anyone that comes in the door? Not tech reasons, but for some reason IT positions bring in the weirdos like BIG TIME. Lol

[@TheJaronH]

Thank you so much. I'm a new guy in the game and have an interview this week in a big company and I'm super nervous and your video helps a lot right now. Thank you.

[@Itcareerquestions]

You're welcome! Don't be nervous you'll do great!

[@TheJaronH]

Man I just wanted to let you know that I actually got the job! It was my first job interview ever and I can't believe I got it! Your videos helped me a ton, thank you so much for all the work you put in. I hope you'll see this because I really couldn't be more grateful. Thank you!

[@Spencer-op5fr]

Great advice. Thanks a lot man.

[@usedsocks89]

Thank you for making this video.

[@12012channel]

Hi, Zach. Pertaining to the user not being able to get internet question, would asking if it is wired or wireless connection be considered too complicated or somehow not considered common scenario? I mean most people usually use wireless for laptops no matter where they are. However, some people like me, do use a wired connection when possible even on a device such as a laptop. Is it better to ask that clarifying question or go to the most common scenario for a laptop?

[@gaminggoddessaria]

I am going for a entry level it support technician job tomorrow and I am extremely nervous. I dont have any job experience in the field and I dont know everything. I'm worried that their going to ask me complicated questions like it's going to be a quiz. This video helped me calm down though thank you .

[@jeenu2k11]

thank you sir.. this tips really means a lot.. stay awesome..

[@l3monsqu3zza]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much!

[@davidwang681]

Great suggestions! Excellent sound recording!

[@raguugar19]

Highly motivational. Thank you very much.

[@disgruntledvet28]

Thank you soooo much great advice!

[@vincentnguyen7605]

Great video, nice advices, thanks so much man !

[@wafratv]

Thank you, this video gave me a +ve energy

[@alexkelly5554]

Thanks! calmed my nerves a little so i could actually focus on things to say

[@amjadalishah9649]

Helped me a lot. Thanks

[@OussamaBenYusef]

Your videos are very helpful! Thanks a lot

[@Itcareerquestions]

No problem!

[@bretth3216]

I do have a question, and thanks for the videos they are down to earth and well done. little background before the question. I am currently trying to change my career from electrical an plumbing contracts to a computer networking career. It has been really, really hard to try and get a face to face interview but I managed to get one coming up in 3 days for EOC technician (enterprise operation center tech)at TierPoint. As this is going to be my first IT interview I am questioning what I technical knowledge i should know for the interview? They mentioned a whole bunch of technology I will be exposed to CentOS, VMware, RHEL, MS Server, etc.. I have a working knowledge of those things but no knowledge of using ticketing software? Do you think it would be correct to try and study the ticketing software as oppose to brushing up on all the software they mentioned?

[@someyounggamer]

Great advice ! I have a jr sysadmin interview tomorrow and even though I have 2 years experience with my previous job as admin, I still am slightly nervous. Guess its just a human trait.

[@Shizouka0926]

A fresher here!! This video is really a big help & thanks for the encouragement. God bless!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Absolutely! happy to help!

[@rinisebastian3623]

You said in 3:49 that you will provide a link for questions that may be asked in the interview. Can you please provide the link ? Thanks.

[@matthewlaban2353]

Thank you sir for this lesson

[@beldenferguson8145]

Thanks for the tips Bro. Very great knowledge

[@neji161718]

Very helpful thank you

[@leonardvictorio5616]

Thank you for the video! It's very helpful 😁. Now, let's be calm everyone😇

[@GodwillArt]

Wonderful and encouraging video! Thank you!

[@ThegoldengodTrini]

This great thanks for the great tips

[@CarolinaKydd]

Glad I found this video

[@neil123456100]

Thanks dude. It gives me a lot of idea

[@jazminsiucherry]

Thanks!!! Got an interview tomorrow..will remember your tips

[@migisharomeo]

Tshering Sherpa , good luck

[@jazminsiucherry]

Romeo Migisha thanks 🤗

[@BlumpkinSpiceLatte]

Tshering Sherpa did you get the job?

[@khalidanejjar4404]

how was your experience?

[@azharabbas5108]

girls pass 99.9% of the interviews, don't panic

[@maddy-jp5lh]

I love this vid. Great stuff

[@nylegend1342]

Hi. Thanks for the video. I had more of a career question. If you would like to begin an entry level career in IT does obtaining a comptia a+ certificate from a training course adequately prepare a person to break into this career

[@MrGamingXD1]

Have an IT internship interview tomorrow. Thanks for the tips!

[@Itcareerquestions]

No problem! I hope it went well!

[@Dovahninja]

I just got a call for an interview next week. I'm really hoping it goes well

[@swapnillohar5793]

Nice coaching session! Thanks a lot

[@sunnymango2101]

Thank you!

[@Westerngamer5]

Wow I got the same questions you asked in this video at my IT interview and I answered the same as you did

[@Itcareerquestions]

HAha, awesome. I hope you did well!

[@drmayne2071]

In 2019 not so much the switch as the Air Plane mode my cat turns it on all the time IDK how. The only job I didn't get a call back was from one and the lady said I was confident, I did about 8 interviews in a week and a hald she was the second to last, so i was so comfortable maybe idk i wasnt nervus at all I think it turned her off.

[@TheOne-fu1nh]

Great!

[@HBFREEWORLD]

informative video - thank you

[@dennisjohnston7967]

@3:52 While this is true in the initial interview, I got called in for a face to face interview that will happen this Friday. I do think they are going to test me and I'm freaking out.

[@bernardgeron3694]

Thank you sir it helps alot

[@phollow174]

thank you man I was very nervous

[@annamariesf]

Useful advice!

[@anhpham-zo1hm]

Thanks!!

[@charmed13triq97]

I've had tons of IT tech interviews and they are all a crap shoot. Some are very generic - looking for more personality and interpersonal skills. Then have had straight up 100 question Jepordy tech questions - constant shooting hard core tech questions at you. I think the best thing you can do is prepare for two days before hand on all tech skills they are requiring and know your resume. Then when you get to the interview, just try and stay calm. Good luck.

[@marquisbutler8924]

I just had one of the most absurd interview questions I ever heard of. List 30 possible reasons that a printer wouldn't work?....Really....

[@edwardhurtado1427]

@@marquisbutler8924 lol damn I just came up with only 8 from the top of head. I would attempt to dodge after those.

[@ikramroslann]

can you explain more about embedded system and what carrer can i work in embedded system ?

[@myimmortal2238]

Very nice interview tips love it ❤️❤️❤️

[@aquaticsplashes]

My second interview tomorroq!

[@raventhorX]

Watched this video and I gotta call bull on the asking why you didn't get a position part. I have asked almost every single one I've had an interview with and none of them have ever responded to me with an answer. The best I would get if I did get an answer was that they found someone more qualified for the position.

[@sheilale8918]

I’m pretty much a beginner to IT and was surprised that I’ll be getting interviewed as an inside sales representative (B2B sales). My knowledge of IT is very little and I’m extremely nervous. My interview is this Thursday oh god. For reference I only did like 1 class of IT years ago bk in high school and did animation as my degree. I love technology and keen to learn more about IT nether less.

[@glenndelaguardia1054]

Thanks for that! More advise to Come:-)

[@Gmarez1]

How do you answer this question.? You have a priority ticket that affects the entire company and at the same time you have a CEO who is asking you to help him with the particular issueWho do you help first and why

[@masoudebrahimi5519]

That was awesome

[@learntostrafe]

I just had an interview today where both interviewers were basically doing all the talking. Happy to say I got the job nonetheless.