5 Most common programmer JOB Interview Questions and Answers
In 80–90% of interview cases, there are few common questions. I am explaining to you that how to deal with those questions for a web developer or a programmer JOB interview purpective.
Question 1: Tell me about yourself or Why don't you tell me about yourself.
Sample Answer: I’m a curious Full-stack web developer” at present I am working as a local freelancer. I am focused on MERN Stack and at present I doing most of the client projects using React.js, Node.js, MongoDB.
Prior to my current role, I had been worked as a PHP MySql developer for four years, and last year I was the team leader. There I have managed Linux WHM control panel as well as CPanel and developed numerous different EDU management websites, Micro Credit App, E-Commerce Solutions, and Corporate websites.
I found the real and advanced taste of development while I have started my journey as a MERN stack developer.
I have a Diploma background in Computer Technology and my Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Technology is currently in enrollment.
I am now focused on developing my skills in Javascript & MERN stack.
I love to collect books and exploring new things through internet surfing. I also write blogs on Medium.
Question 2: Tell us About your best project or Did you ever stuck in any project?
There are a few reasons why interviewers ask this question. They want to see how well you can manage a project or a situation, what your approach to dealing with challenges, and how your skills would help you to successfully lead a project.
Sample Answer: I am going to tell you about my last project. It was a grocery E-commerce website & developed by MERN stack. At the beginning of my project clients instructed me to design a modern landing page as simple as I can & it should be in Bangla. Then I have sketched a lot for the landing page.
The client also asked me to add a voucher print option for the thermal printer and I also added that feature in the admin panel.
I have previously familiar with that feature in PHP but I have done it for the first time in the MERN project.
So, it was a different experience for me. & I have successfully done that project in time.
Question 3: Why should we hire you?
It can be challenging to explain why you’re the best person for a job in a humble, thoughtful way.
You have to answer it in the best possible way because they want to know what differentiates you from other candidates they might be interviewing. In other words, what would they gain by hiring you specifically over other interviewees?
They might also ask this question to see how you handle difficult situations because this question has the potential to stump candidates.
There is no specific answer for all job positions. It can differ from company to company. So focused on 5 things
- Study the job posting.
- Research the company.
- Tie your background to the job posting.
- Quantify your accomplishments.
- Go above and beyond.
If the position is for Junior Full-Stack MERN Developer then you can answer this way
Sample Answer: I have read your job requirements very carefully and I am very excited to play a role in this position because
- I have previous teamwork experience in the professional web development field. I know, in a project where I should focus more and how to deliver a project in time.
- I can do the parallel task simultaneously without hesitation.
- I am a quick learner and I can adapt to new technology within a short time.
Question 4: What is your expected Salary?
When this question comes from an interviewer the situation becomes more interesting. It's a common interview question and you have to prepare for this situation. At this point, the interviewer wants to know whether they can “afford you.” This is a very tricky part of the interview and could even break your chances of getting the job. Tread lightly and protect your information is the rule.
Sample Answer: My main goal is to learn from here and I believe that if I get the opportunity here it will help me to grow.
As a junior Full-Stack developer I expect that my salary could be around 25–30 thousand taka, but I think you guys could propose a better range that fits with the company salary structure.
Question 5: Do you have any questions for us?
Surprisingly, the most common answer to the interview question, “Do you have any questions?” is no. Not only is this the wrong answer, but it’s also a missed opportunity to find out information about the company.
Sample Answer: Yes I have a question, I’m sure I’ll have more questions if I get the job.”
-Can you tell me a little more about the current situation and what the first challenges would be for the new person?”