2006-09-24 10:52:28 · 5 answers · asked by ayush 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Three important characteristics for a good software engineer candidate
- know your technical skills. This include programming languages, operating systems, development methodoligies, database systems and anything else that has an impact on the developing environment of the software.
- show that you are analytical and has good problem solving skills. Demonstration how you would answer a questions like how many grocery stores are there in the U.S. The interviewer wouldn't expect anyone to give the exact answer. But would like to see how you would go about solving a problem like this - analyze the problem and make reasonable assumptions. Make sure you demonstrate your approach that is both sensible and logical.
- team player: work well with others, willingness to assume more responsibilities etc.
Best of luck.
2006-09-24 10:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by JQT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of things you can do. On the technical side, assume everyone competing for the job is good. You need to show them that you are not just a trained monkey. The software field is changing so fast, you ability to learn new things and your adaptability is crucial.
Your overall ability to understand the applications and to apply your knowledge to real life and to make your work user friendly is another. A techno grunt will only get you that far.
Now for the interview technique. Most people don't realize that jobs are not always awarded to the most qualified Candidates, but to the ones most perceived as the most qualified. Never answer any question without verifying why the the question is asked. You could be barking up the wrong tree and talk yourself out of a job. Answer the question with a question like "Interesting you ask. May I ask why you are so interested in ....."? Once you know the reason, answer it with some of your well memorized success stories.
2006-09-24 18:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by robert S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are giving interview ? or being interviewed ?
I would say the basic knowledge of your programming lanugage.
And then a demonstration of your extensive knownledge of the programming lanugage.
Also, software is a broad fields. You can be embedded or OS software.
You must know what platform you are going to deal with. And make sure you know how to deal with that platform. Show you knowledge.
2006-09-24 17:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by Just_curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with all those who answered the question BUT i add - Be Confident and Just Urself.
2006-09-24 20:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by simi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will attend more interview's and find your problem and correct it then you get job
2006-09-24 19:52:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋