You've been looking for that developer job for quite some time and finally you get called for an interview. Exciting isn't it? So, how do you get ready for it and stand out from the rest of the job applicants? Listed below are some useful tips that will help you to go through the interview with flying colours.

1.Know the job that you're being interviewed for

First of all, even before you go for the interview, make sure you know about the post that you are being interviewed for. Needless to say, it would be embarrassing if you spent days preparing for a developer interview, only to find out at the very last minute that it is actually for a system analyst. How do you avoid this mix up? Read the job description on the ad carefully before sending in your application. Not reading the job description is one of the common mistakes applicants commit before sending in their resume.

2.Match your skills with the job requirements

Once you've read the job description and requirement, identify the skills you have that matches with the requirement and plan on discussing about how you fit the job with the interviewers during the day itself. Giving specific examples on your previous work is one helpful way in doing it. If you're a fresh graduate, mention about the courses and assignments that you have done in college or university that equips you for that job. Even if you are a fresh graduate, there are several ways for you to build up your experience without having any prior employment. You could start or join an open source project. Another way is by developing and publishing apps. Or you can be actively involved in code camps. These will build up an impressive resume and set you apart from other fresh graduate applicants.

3.Brush up on your IT basics

If you have finished university years ago or have no formal IT education, getting up to speed with basic IT concepts is essential for you to be able to satisfy interviewers that you know the fundamentals. This will reassure the interviewers that you have a firm grasp on IT basics. Not knowing the difference between stacks and linked lists or even the meaning of the terminology won't inspire confidence in your ability as a developer.

4.Practise your algorithm based problems

During your developer interview, you'll likely be asked to demonstrate your algorithm based problem-skills on the spot. This could be either on a whiteboard or at a computer terminal. They want to see how competent you are in a practical sense. Practising answers to interview questions is only half of the battle. If you invest time practising on your algorithm based problem-solving skills before going to the interview, it will build your confidence and you will not caught flat-footed when you're asked to solve a problem on the spot. This will increase your success odds against the other interview candidates. If you want to know more on how to solve algorithm based problems, check out this weblink: (https://simpleprogrammer.com/solving-problems-breaking-it-down/).

5.Bring your laptop

Make sure you bring your laptop and set it up with everything you need to code in your preferred language. A laptop is also useful in showing your portfolio of past works and your coding samples. Even if it turned out that you won't need your laptop, at least you are well-prepared rather than not having one at hand. As the saying goes, better be safe than sorry.

6.Ask thoughtful questions during the interview

Asking relevant questions shows your interest in the job and demonstrates your communication skills to the interviewers. It is as important as being able to answer interview questions. Asking questions on the technology that the company uses and the development process that the company works with will give you an idea on what you will be potentially working on and how your skills fit in. Questions such as these gives a good impression on the interviewers.

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