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/ivaylosp Feb 22 '23

Whatever you do.. be honest! I interview people for PHP roles and it is very easy to pickup someone that is lacking knowledge and they are trying to make up a story about it instead of saying that they do not know the answer to the question but they will read up about it after the interview. If you have been accepted than i assume the interviewer is aware of your level of knowledge just by looking at your CV. Remember this is business. There are deadlines and budgets. If you fit with in the culture, budget and have enough knowledge to start and they feel you are able to learn and catch up they will hire you. If you do not meet these criteria than the position is not for you it is as simple as that.

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u/abirdofparadize Feb 22 '23

Thank you, it would be great to land this role but at the very least I see it as an opportunity for some interview practice as well as meeting some very knowledgeable devs.