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Right Guys 'n' Gals Ive got an interview for a Graduate Web Developer's position Thurs Oct 31st and im desperate to get it, -- I need to know what ways to go about this tactically to get this role, im thinking taking examples of work but dont have an awful lot other than HTML, therfore any advice would be welcome and also if you have any examples of coding (java/flash) with explanations of what the coding is/does etc it would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Details of Position
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Job description
As a Trainee Web Developer you will be developing E-Solutions, as part of a team, to meet our clients' requirements in whatever technology platform is required. Working under the mentorage of a Senior Web Developer alongside other Web Developers, Designers and client facing staff. Developing expertise in and keeping up to date on salient Internet technologies.
All staff are expected to understand and abide by our QA standards and procedures as well as ensuring that colleagues do through the peer review process.
Responsibilities
* Develop e-solutions using appropriate languages and technologies
* Assist in the specification and scoping of projects
* Provide specialist technology expertise to other developers, designers and commercial staff
* Peer review code for colleagues
* Abide by the companys QA procedures and standards
Candidate
* Have knowledge and experience of more than one different web development language
* Probably hold a good degree in a computing, science or engineering
* Be keen to use various operating systems such as Windows, Unix and Linux
* Be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff alike
* Be ambitious and keen to take responsibility for their own work
* Have an over-riding desire to learn
* Have a passion for providing web based solutions that actually work
Thanks.
Details of Position
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Job description
As a Trainee Web Developer you will be developing E-Solutions, as part of a team, to meet our clients' requirements in whatever technology platform is required. Working under the mentorage of a Senior Web Developer alongside other Web Developers, Designers and client facing staff. Developing expertise in and keeping up to date on salient Internet technologies.
All staff are expected to understand and abide by our QA standards and procedures as well as ensuring that colleagues do through the peer review process.
Responsibilities
* Develop e-solutions using appropriate languages and technologies
* Assist in the specification and scoping of projects
* Provide specialist technology expertise to other developers, designers and commercial staff
* Peer review code for colleagues
* Abide by the companys QA procedures and standards
Candidate
* Have knowledge and experience of more than one different web development language
* Probably hold a good degree in a computing, science or engineering
* Be keen to use various operating systems such as Windows, Unix and Linux
* Be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff alike
* Be ambitious and keen to take responsibility for their own work
* Have an over-riding desire to learn
* Have a passion for providing web based solutions that actually work
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let us know how you get on, best of luck
Excellent, Thanks for the advice and tips mate -- Much appreciated!
To be honest if they want examples and you want to give them a portfolio then URLs are the best. That way they can browse them in their own time. They're not looking for full PowerPoint presentations but perhaps a couple of screen shots of examples will help you try explain yourself. ie "As you can see with this example I tried to..."
Ive even had people give me a floppy disk with some of their work on. But Id only look at it after the interview if I was impressed with the person face-to-face, otherwise it gets used a cup holder! That can also work against you though. In the interview you could come across and decent enough, but then they look at your work and dont like it - its buggy, badly put together etc, then the job goes to someone else.
In my experience, Ive never done that. I rely on being able to convince the interviewer that I know what Im talking about without physically showing them. At the end of the day fiddling about with bits code at home and coding real-life projects are both very very different.
If youre after some examples to work on beforehand then perhaps www.webmonkey.com would be a good start. They cover most things technical and take you through mini everyday projects with code examples. And their humour is spot on :) They dont go into loads of detail but just enough to get you going and to give you a good idea of what it happening.
As long as you familarise yourself with the different technologies that web designers use, you can talk about your coding experience and come across as a normal person who can interact with other people well, then you have a good chance.
Ive even had people give me a floppy disk with some of their work on. But Id only look at it after the interview if I was impressed with the person face-to-face, otherwise it gets used a cup holder! That can also work against you though. In the interview you could come across and decent enough, but then they look at your work and dont like it - its buggy, badly put together etc, then the job goes to someone else.
In my experience, Ive never done that. I rely on being able to convince the interviewer that I know what Im talking about without physically showing them. At the end of the day fiddling about with bits code at home and coding real-life projects are both very very different.
If youre after some examples to work on beforehand then perhaps www.webmonkey.com would be a good start. They cover most things technical and take you through mini everyday projects with code examples. And their humour is spot on :) They dont go into loads of detail but just enough to get you going and to give you a good idea of what it happening.
As long as you familarise yourself with the different technologies that web designers use, you can talk about your coding experience and come across as a normal person who can interact with other people well, then you have a good chance.
Thats some great stuff there ajg, Thanks -- do you recommend I take a portfolio or something with examples? im not entirely sure what to put in the porfolio could it but just coding, screen shots etc they said I will be asked questions about technology and coding. I know HTML a lot, Java - Moderatly and some PERL CGI but not a lot -- need to get some info on this and learn it a bit more. They just want me to know more than one language so I need polish up on this with examples but not sure where to look.
Hey, nice one! Sounds like a good opportunity.
By the sounds of the advert they are looking for someone who wants to learn, rather than who has the experience so that is the main point you want to put across. Obviously you want to be able to talk about your 'passion' for computers and web design, turning your hobby into a profession etc etc but also give them URLs where they can see what youve been up to or at least let them know the packages you used.
I wouldnt try and blag stuff you havent done (anyone experienced will see straight through it), but concentrate what experience you have. Let them see that you can work on your own and under your own inititive. Get to know the very basics of the various technologies involved with web design so if they mention, for example, XSLT, Apache, Websphere etc etc you dont sit there with a blank look on your face. I dont know if this is your first job or you have a degree or whatever, but back up everything you say with examples.
The advert mentions QA a few times so I'd research some different QA procedures on the net too. A trainee shouldnt expect to wade straight into a 100% coder role. Also different source control packages - not so much how they work, but just the ones available. I'd also research the company and get a couple of questions ready. Something like "how big is the team you'll be working in" and "what development tools do you use" will keep them happy - the normal stuff.
Anyway, thats some of the things I look for in a trainee interviewee. You have enough time to do some research on this so make the most of it.
Give me a shout back if you want specifics or a bit more detail.
By the sounds of the advert they are looking for someone who wants to learn, rather than who has the experience so that is the main point you want to put across. Obviously you want to be able to talk about your 'passion' for computers and web design, turning your hobby into a profession etc etc but also give them URLs where they can see what youve been up to or at least let them know the packages you used.
I wouldnt try and blag stuff you havent done (anyone experienced will see straight through it), but concentrate what experience you have. Let them see that you can work on your own and under your own inititive. Get to know the very basics of the various technologies involved with web design so if they mention, for example, XSLT, Apache, Websphere etc etc you dont sit there with a blank look on your face. I dont know if this is your first job or you have a degree or whatever, but back up everything you say with examples.
The advert mentions QA a few times so I'd research some different QA procedures on the net too. A trainee shouldnt expect to wade straight into a 100% coder role. Also different source control packages - not so much how they work, but just the ones available. I'd also research the company and get a couple of questions ready. Something like "how big is the team you'll be working in" and "what development tools do you use" will keep them happy - the normal stuff.
Anyway, thats some of the things I look for in a trainee interviewee. You have enough time to do some research on this so make the most of it.
Give me a shout back if you want specifics or a bit more detail.
AbsoluT Neó wrote:
> I know Java and Flash, just dont have examples of work thats all.
Then make some :o)
> I know Java and Flash, just dont have examples of work thats all.
Then make some :o)
AbsoluT Neó wrote:
> * Have an over-riding desire to learn.
I don't really know what to suggest for your interview. But one thing I would make sure you make a point of is this 'your willingness to learn'. Anything that you don't know and they require, you need to show them your willing to learn it as quickly as you are capable of.
If you score high in certain areas, but low in others, you can bosst the lower onnes simply by showing you are willing and able to go andfind out about it to the best of your ability.
Good luck with the interview
> * Have an over-riding desire to learn.
I don't really know what to suggest for your interview. But one thing I would make sure you make a point of is this 'your willingness to learn'. Anything that you don't know and they require, you need to show them your willing to learn it as quickly as you are capable of.
If you score high in certain areas, but low in others, you can bosst the lower onnes simply by showing you are willing and able to go andfind out about it to the best of your ability.
Good luck with the interview
I know Java and Flash, just dont have examples of work thats all.
If you're only got HTML then try and put across the message that you are willing to learn new programming languages.
I wouldn't try and blag that you know Flash or PHP etc unless you really do or you will do more harm than good.
Be yourself, make a good impression when you first get there and don't rush your answers. Don't be afraid to ask for a little time to think about your answers.
I wouldn't try and blag that you know Flash or PHP etc unless you really do or you will do more harm than good.
Be yourself, make a good impression when you first get there and don't rush your answers. Don't be afraid to ask for a little time to think about your answers.
good idea to ask here, there are some experts lurking in the conrers !!, But I can't help you sorry.
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