Tech Interviews
Interviews for Tech Careers
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Tech Interviews
Technical interviews are common for employers recruiting for engineering, science, or software roles. Essentially it is an interview to assess your technical ability for the role, and the depth and breadth of your knowledge in your chosen field.
Technical interviews are also designed to assess your problem-solving skills, your communication skills, and your ability to think under pressure. The process that is used to solve a given challenge is of interest to employers, as it gives them a glimpse into how you would solve a real-world problem at work.
Exponent – Interview Preparation Platform
UT Austin students have free access to Exponent, an online platform designed specifically around tech roles and the technology industry. Access Exponent for the following resources.
- 65+ interview courses on all technical roles, including product management, marketing, business operations & strategy and much more
- Peer-to-peer mock interview practice
- Job referral request options to popular companies
- Detailed company guides on company recruitment processes
- Thousands of real interview questions recently asked at top-tier tech companies
Additional Resources
Interview Preparation:
- In addition to practicing your technical interviewing skills, use Big Interview, a free to UT online mock interview prep system, to practice and record behavioral interviews, which focus on the “tell me about a time when” format. UT also offers free access to Exponent, an online prep platform focused on interviews for tech roles and offers a framework for technical industries.
- For Case Interviewing, visit the Case Interviewing for Consulting Careers page.
Portfolio Creation: Creating a portfolio can be essential for breaking into certain roles in technology. A strong portfolio helps you stand out and make a great impression on employers. Explore dribbble for inspiration.
Certifications: Develop and hone career-ready skills and earn industry-leading certificates in technology. Learn more about Certificate Programs. Discover new potential careers as a Product Manager, UX Designer, Cybersecurity Professional and more!
Tech Job Boards
Technical Resume Examples and Guides by College
- McCombs School of Business Resume: Technical Resume
- College of Natural Sciences Career Guides: Technical & Data Science Careers
Tech Interview Preparation Appointments
Visit your college or school’s career services office to book an interview prep appointment.