Behavioral Interview

Question 1

What technologies are you familiar with?

Answer 1

1. -Fundamentals of Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS ES6)
2. • PERN Stack (PostgreSQL, Express, React, Node.js)
3. • SASS

Question 2

How do you stay updated on current technology trends, news or products?

Answer 2

Stack

Question 3

Who’s that Pokemon?

Answer 3

A dynamic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript project for Pokemon enthusiasts who want to re-experience the classic, “Who’s that Pokemon?”

• Some key highlights of the app are the animations I used in a moving background, incorporating a match history so users can see how well they did in guessing the pokemon, a pokedex so the user can look up pokemon they didn’t know and an ability to change the difficulty!
• I followed web best practices and started with mobile friendly designs
• The process of making the app I used the agile model of devcelopment
  
  • Starting with sketching initial designs in Figma and bringing them into life with code. Making a task list for each major feature in the App. Using Git to have branches for each feature.

Question 4

Social-Lite

Answer 4

Social-Lite is a full stack web application built with react, node express and postgresql for the database. and its an app for friends who want to share memories and plan out events together.

• Some features of the app I highlight are the posts which users can RSVP to an event or comment on them with timestamps. The login system using JSON web tokens. And the real-time chatroom I incorporated where users can chat using their logged in profile and used technologies like Socketio, react and Node.
• Some struggles I had were incorporating the login system because I had to involve the context API, so that on page render, it will check if there is a user logged in or not, or else they get sent back to the login screen.

Question 5

Tell me about yourself

Answer 5

I’m a graduate from the UCSB. My passion revolves around technology and digital art. I’m a web developer with knowledge to be considered full stack developer. I have strong knowledge in the fundamentals such as html css and JavaScript. And I have experience in more advanced technologies such as react, node, postgresql and sass. I have more of an emphasis in front end development because I love being able to take designs and bring it to life with interactive apps

Question 6

Describe Yourself

Answer 6

I am a result-orientated person, always having to check in for progress. I find pressure as a great motivator and some of my best work comes from when there is deadline

Question 7

Why are you applying for this job?

Answer 7

After looking at the requirements for the job. I feel like I have the knowledge, skills and qualifications you are looking for. I am passionate about web development and even have knowledge in the backend and I feel like my perspective with working with many technologies would greatly help the team

Question 8

What are you passionate about?

Answer 8

I’m driven everyday by being able to learn. I became a web developer to able to incorporate tech and creativity together to create friendly apps for users. Expanding my toolbox is what keeps me going.

Question 9

What salary are you looking for?

Answer 9

For this position, my ideal salary would fall in the range of 55 to 65,000. I feel like this is an appropriate amount for my experience level in this position

Question 10

How could a team get through a difficult task together?

Answer 10

For a complicated problem like this. The best thing we can do as a team is have solid communication and keep that as we create a solid plan. Understand the time constraint and our capabilities as a team and as each individual. And then dont forget to leave extra time, in case for bugs, or unforeseen additions.

Question 11

Are you interviewing with other companies

Answer 11

While I feel like this role is an excellent fit for what I’m looking for, I am in the discussion with two other employers. If we can settle on an offer, I am able to start right away

Question 12

Do you have any questions for me, the Interviewer?

Answer 12

1. What kind of growth does the company expect to see within the next five years?
2. Thank you for explaining the role to me in such depth. When might I hear back from you regarding next steps in the process?
3. What does a typical day look like for a person in this position in remote?