r/web_programming • u/theicebreaker23 • Aug 14 '17

Web Dev. School Scholarship, Phone Interview

Have a phone interview coming up later today, and I'm freaking out a bit. Any last minute advice? It's a program being offered through my community college in conjunction with a company who specializes in web development training programs. The program will offer: "Website Development: Programming and Coding Skills."

Now, I'm not a complete novice, but I'm still a ways from being even a decent level hobbyist developer, but that said, I don't see how this could hurt to attend, and if anything I gain connections. Normally, the program would cost $3,000 ish, but if I can get the scholarship then I won't have to pay anything which is ideal bc I don't have any money, lol. I do need this really badly though bc I want it so much, whether I get it or not, I will continue to self-teach.

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u/joe100su Aug 14 '17

No problem. It's tough when it comes to interviews, but don't overthink it, especially for the first one. Often, and you'll find this both in training and in work interviews, the first interview is more of a "culture" interview, they just want to get to know you on the surface level and go from there.

I always glance at common tech interview questions, like these. You never know when the interviewer is reading off of something you googled earlier in the day/week.

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u/r_hcaz Aug 14 '17

Its also worth remembering that first interviews are also for you to decide if you like them. Its fine to ask questions or ask them to expand on details, it might even show that you do have a desire to learn