Answering Interview Questions for C Programming Jobs

Answering Interview Questions for C Programming Jobs
Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:43 PM PDT
A job interview for a C programming position provides an opportunity for you to evaluate a potential employer and meet the programmers that may be your co-workers if you receive and accept the job offer. Do your homework to prepare for potential questions and learn about the culture of the organization so that you dress appropriately and feel comfortable during the interview process.Step1Tailor your resume to show that you are able to develop algorithms, possess good communications skills and write programs as well as documentation. Be ready to... discuss specifics about your prior work experience and education. Prepare to provide definitions then explain your use of concepts in previous projects. Use specific examples from prior experiences to answer behavioral questions.Step2Develop a strategy to show your problem solving skills. Prepare to answer questions about algorithm, data structures and coding.Step3Expect brainteasers that consist of deductive reasoning and open-ended questions to test your IQ. State your assumptions and show your thought process as you answer the questions.Step4Conduct drills in which you write code without using a compiler or IDE. Expect to write a code during the interview process. Be ready to show that you can write a program in iterative or recursive version.Step5Study interview questions that test your understanding of Java, C++ or Perl. Prepare to explain language concepts as they relate to the C programming position.Step6Show your ability to think by preparing to offer thorough and methodical answers to questions that ask you to design a system or write a test case for a piece of code. Make sure you are ready to clarify your assumptions during the interview process.Step7Practice C programming challenges and review potential questions and answers offered on various websites and books. See the Additional Resources for a list of materials that can help you prepare answers for specific C programming questions.