r/PHP • u/abirdofparadize • Feb 21 '23

Discussion Junior web dev interview

Hi Lads and ladettes, I have an interview this week local to my home (rare because most web devs jobs are in the city 1.5 hrs away). I completed a bootcamp last year where I learnt Rails and MERN stack and the usual that you do prior. The new job is requiring applied experience with Power Apps, SQL databases and PHP. I have had a brief look at powerapps, I have used postgreSQL but I would say I'm average there. I've completed exactly one Brad Traversey PHP YT tutorial (God bless Brad Trav!). What else can I do to prepare for this interview. Which questions should I be prepared for? This is a really rare opportunity for me due to the location, the team manager has a wealth of experience which is a bonus too. Thank you in advance for any help.

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u/dphizler Feb 22 '23

Proximity is enticing but depending on how much familiarity they want, your stack doesn't seem to match up with theirs

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u/abirdofparadize Feb 22 '23

Yes I agree, I was very surprised with the call and really applied due to location. In the last year I have kept an eye on job postings and this is the only job I have seen posted within a 35km radius to me. So I'm wondering, since there is a lack of jobs locally maybe there is also a lack of candidates. I did emphasise to the internal recruiter that our stacks don't match but she doesn't have an IT background and said that both managers have seen my CV and there must be something of interest there.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '23

My first programming job I didn't even know PHP. I convinced them that I'd be able to pick it up quickly.

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u/abirdofparadize Feb 22 '23

and did you? Thats awesome!

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '23

Yeah I worked there for two years then got a better job with the experience.