Pass CODING INTERVIEWS and Actually Get a Job

Important things every new software developer should be doing during job interviews. No matter what happens, just remember that getting rejected might not be your fault. There are plenty of bad interviewers out there. Try not to take a rejection personal.
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[@jamescross]

Being transparent about my job history and salary history: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3qvqaCApa1pra8

[@johndoggett4657]

I did everything you said in this video last year and I got the job. These tips work folks.

[@jamescross]

You rock John!

[@deangg8]

​@James Cross view u😊😊

[@deangg8]

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[@adrianderose2727]

I love the honest, detailed but straight to the point talking points. It is more helpful than other channels' videos that give false hope to developers

[@jamescross]

appreciate the feedback!

[@vijaykumar-mo8iv]

Love the tips, very realistic.

[@itsmillennialsarah8042]

Good thing I've never been afraid to ask questions :-P this is awesome! Thank you :)

[@jamescross]

Any time!

[@palomarAI]

Thanks for these important perspectives - dropping gems :)

[@jamescross]

My pleasure!

[@liz-hn1qm]

thanks so much for this video!! as a self-taught developer building my portfolio, these tips are going to come in handy as I apply for jobs and hopefully pass the interviews!!

[@jamescross]

you got this!

[@harshitanaik5075]

Did you find a job? I am a self-taught dev as well and building my frontend projects. Would really love to hear about your experience if you're ok with it.

[@KingOfFamiliar]

I really like the small clip transitions you use in your vids

[@jamescross]

thanks!

[@5FT6MAN]

bro you are the truth never stop these videos I appreciate it so much

[@jamescross]

Will do!

[@legitcyberlord869]

Fire advice 🔥🔥

[@ulisesmak]

Good video James! This was just what i needed in this moment looking for my first job👍

[@jamescross]

Best of luck!

[@chromeshock3774]

Definitely enjoyed this perspective of interviews for developers. I'm use to interviews in the creative field as a 3d artist but im making moves towards web dev.

[@jamescross]

Glad you liked it. Best of luck with the switch!

[@chromeshock3774]

@@jamescross I originally started out with a A.A.S in programming almost 20 years ago but got a taste of the 3d world then i got the bitter taste of lots of rejection and sketchy business practices.

[@jamescross]

I tried 3d animation stuff once. That's pretty intensive stuff. Welcome back to the dev world!

[@toyal10]

Amazing video learned a lot, loved it thanks!

[@jamescross]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pohkimcheng59]

Gosh, this is even scarier than the JavaScript bugs that I fail to fix😂😂😂

[@jamescross]

It's definitely intimidating but doable.

[@pohkimcheng59]

@@anontough6907 ok I like to know the answer too man, few days ago I stumble upon a question about finding out the prime number but no matter how many times I fails I couldn't get the answer right 👍 and yes I searching for the answer on Google too but it's just doesn't fit the answer I'm looking for 😂😂

[@DinoFancellu]

You have very good content. I've been in commercial IT for 35 years and agree with everything you say. Interviews are often so synthetic, and an excuse for willy waving. At no point have I ever been given a ticket and then asked 10 minutes later how I'm getting on with it. People seem to think its like the movies, hacking into NASA etc

[@jamescross]

Yup. A lot of tickets easily take more than 10 minutes just to start understanding the nuances of the requirements. Some take even longer. Let alone come up with how you will implement it.

[@OEThe11]

Man, my recent interview was like that to a T

[@jjjj5452]

these are useful tips for fields other than tech too. Good job

[@jamescross]

Glad you think so!

[@mohamedfawzy6156]

thank you soo much very direct link n works for me love the way you expressed the installation .

[@Ou8y2k2]

Damn...this shit is gold. Subbed!

[@jamescross]

thanks

[@janxavierfetalvero7688]

Thank you this is a big help

[@jamescross]

Glad it helped

[@sameermishra3598]

Thanks a lot sir !! 💗

[@jamescross]

Always welcome

[@sameermishra3598]

@@jamescross By the way sir, I'm in a Tier 3 engineering college and here most of the companies for placement require C++ / Python but I've intermediate JavaScript knowledge and I don't really like C++. What would you suggest to me ?( I am learning React JS currently)

[@jamescross]

Might have to not rely on college placement if you're more interested in web development. You might have to learn C++ and Python as part of your program but software development is a huge industry so long term, do what you enjoy.

[@sameermishra3598]

@@jamescross Yeah that makes sense. Although I don't have much time left for placements but still I guess I'll go for web development for now. Thanks!! 💗

[@jarredperez7266]

This video is gold

[@jamescross]

thanks Jarred!

[@jaaaazzzyyy]

I’m completely new to the culture of software developing and I’m in the beginning stage of coding starting with the basics of HTML. I came across your videos and was inspired based on not having any tech background yet I really like the structure of front-end coding. What are some resources I can use to help aid me on my journey of coding?

[@jamescross]

I share some in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fISniJuee72Eepo

[@jaaaazzzyyy]

Thank you!

[@OEThe11]

Been interviewing for an Android Engineer Position for a bit over a year now. Countless interviews and it always seems to end the same way, my lack of proficiency in DSA. I refused to believe that a 20 min test on something I don't normally use, was the thing that determines if I qualify for that type of position or not. I've done tons of projects, but still not enough. Getting close to three years since I stared learning Software Development and here's their way of gate keeping smh. But since I don't have a choice, I gotta get better at it. Even if I need to learn another language to get it done. So decided to learn Python for DSA, I'll update this comment in the future 7/20/22

[@jamescross]

that's rough. i'm not super up on the android market. the interview process is kinda broken with the whole test your DSA that you never use mentality. have you completed android projects and uploaded them to the store?

[@WhatsMyNameAgain93]

I’ve got a pretty serious question if you could help out. I’m in kind of the same shoes you were before you moved in to software: wife, kids, site job that has me for 12 hours a day (and nights). Because of that I’m learning slow because there’s just not enough time in the day. Is there any guidance you could offer on when you think somebody is ready to start applying? I’m not even close yet but it would be useful to have a benchmark of things I really should know already before I start looking for jobs. Cheers dude

[@jamescross]

here are the items to learn for frontend development: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbahaeBnLGZh9U as you get to the point where you are more confident in your ability to figure out what you don't know, start applying. Don't wait until you feel completely ready as that won't happen.

[@WhatsMyNameAgain93]

@@jamescross sound advice. Thanks a bunch 🙏

[@ohhokayguy4202]

Great tips

[@jamescross]

Glad you think so!

[@alanhf]

Excellent content, brother. Just one thing... That attempt to get our attention by changing the scene, those cuts to nowhere are kind of annoying.

[@RE--jv3ig]

Nice topic

[@jamescross]

thanks

[@yazidshahid8CHO]

i need help with my app development

[@juanzuniga5976]

What code editor for a newbie do you recommend

[@jamescross]

There are several options but VSCode is pretty popular. I mostly use Intellij because my employer provides a license. Without that, I would personally use VSCode.

[@6parzival9]

Setup/Room tour?

[@jamescross]

I'll add it to my video ideas list.

[@jamescross]

just released it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKjVoKing659qbc

[@6parzival9]

@@jamescross Damn! Thank for remembering.

[@mhv91]

Great! And now, how do I get the interview? :|

[@jamescross]

tried to communicate directly with hiring managers or go to meetups and start making friends in the industry are usually the best ways. Harder to get noticed if you just apply through linkedin.

[@mhv91]

@@jamescross I appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

[@Revolution3030]

Job offers? I hope to get my first interview soon 🙏 😔

[@jamescross]

you got this Camil!

[@Revolution3030]

@@jamescross I worked in an ad agency doing Facebook and Google ads but have been doing construction the last 5 years and yeah.... tough going from concrete and paving to development

[@jamescross]

One of the ways I built up experience was during downtime between construction projects I built small marketing websites for the company and then started some ads to drive traffic to those page. They liked the results so I got to spend more and more time doing that stuff. You might see if there is a way to create your own position. just a thought.

[@anddyandii5857]

@@jamescross god bless you

[@Delphinus-Keya]

Even though this is you just rambling for the entire time and doesn't require any video, I thought all of your editing, music, random short videos and even the current video timer that occasionally showed, really did a great job at making everything interesting.

[@Glenningway]

Found this video after a bit of an epiphany doing the Cloud Resume Challenge in AWS. One, I struggle at the backend stuff. I mean I got some Lambda functions, and DynamoDB setup for a page counter script in JS but it took me a couple days just to figure how to set it up and get the API to communicate with all the features -- except I didn't use AWS's SAM CLI, it was all done in the AWS web console. However, it made me realize I still love doing front end stuff though with React and Angular being the biggest tools perhaps I could go back. I miss experimenting and designing in HTML and CSS. My JS needs work though. I went into IT because I couldn't do leetcode interviews, thought it was a bit much and you did point out that lots of software companies bought into the cult of personality of leetcoding. (three companies did python challenges, back then I was like "wha?") So I've been debating on a lateral move from IT to FrontEnd Software Development. Not sure if having an IT background transfers well, but I do have a Sec+ and there was lots of materials regarding securing your code for what it's worth. Just the idea of starting over again doesn't sit right with me. At least the FrontEnd salaries are better than most sysadmin jobs.

[@jamescross]

Well IT to frontend probably carries more weight than my history degree to frontend so... go for it, if it's what you want to do.

[@ARohit-sb9sr]

James I am from commerce background I am looking to change into web development can u please make roadmap for beginners like us ?

[@jamescross]

my name is james. i'll add that idea to my list for sure.

[@raywellmanmusic]

Hire me. 🤣

[@jasonsledz8005]

Not a bad video but could do with less apple fan boy cuts. Show us you charging that mouse while using it...

[@giorgigegeshidze9180]

On my way