Technology interview questions
Questions technology employers ask, and how to answer them well. Practise by recording your answers: you can re-record as often as you like, and share them with any employer.
- 1Walk us through a project you are proud of and your part in it.
- 2Tell us about a bug or outage you helped resolve. What did you learn?
- 3How do you explain a technical problem to someone who is not technical?
- 4How do you decide between building something quickly and building it to last?
- 5Describe a time you disagreed with a technical decision. What happened?
- 6How do you keep your skills up to date?
- 7What does good code review look like to you?
- 8Why are you interested in this team and product?
How to give a strong video answer
- Say your main point in the first sentence, then back it up with one real example.
- Use the STAR method: the Situation, your Task, the Action you took, and the Result.
- Aim for 60 to 120 seconds, look at the camera, and finish by linking your answer to the job.
Common questions
+Why use video answers to apply for technology jobs?
Short recorded answers let technology employers hear how you communicate before a first call. You answer real interview questions once, re-record as often as you like, and share them with any employer. It is free for job seekers.
+Are there remote technology jobs?
Yes. Many tech jobs are remote or hybrid; each job shows its work setting and which countries remote applicants may live in.
+What should I talk about in a tech video answer?
Pick one real project, explain the problem, what you built or fixed, the trade-offs you weighed, and the result. Keep jargon to what the role needs.
+How do technology employers use Employment.Media?
Employers post jobs, choose interview questions, and watch candidates' video answers side by side with a scorecard. They can shortlist, message and invite people to book an interview time, all in one place.
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