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Following these tips can help you ace the tech screening portion of an IT interview
Often times, IT jobs span a wide variety of technologies, applications, and infrastructure. To make sure people have the technical knowledge and experience needed for a position, employers sometimes ask applicants to complete a technical screening (or tech screen) to demonstrate their expertise.
Put another way, a tech screen is an opportunity to show you have the IT knowledge needed for the job. But if you’re not prepared, the interview team will have a difficult time understanding if your technical knowledge is right for the role.
Don’t worry … we’re here to help.
Here are some tips on how to prepare for a common form of tech screen: The question-and-answer format. In fact, this is the same type of tech screen we use at Progressive.
Progressive often conducts tech screens via a video conference with one or more subject matter experts. The questions focus on your current or past experiences with the technologies needed for the job.
Be sure to think of specific and detailed examples of your experience with the technology beforehand. Don’t be vague or theoretical; employers like us want to know what the situation was, the actions you took, and the results of those actions. Examples of common tech screen interview questions may include:
Raise your hand if you’ve thought something would work and it didn’t right when you needed it to. I see those hands. With that in mind, don’t take chances with something as important as a tech screen. Do a test run so you know everything works. This includes:
During your tech screen, don’t forget to be an active member of the conversation. The tech screeners truly want to learn more about you and your experiences. Here are some ways you can be engaged beyond answering the questions:
Hopefully these tips set you up for success. For more interview tips, visit Progressive’s interviewing page.
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