1. Interview Tips
Chris Shaw

2. My view SQL Server DBA for over 15 years. Full Time Employee
Contractor
7 years as a Hiring Manager
Currently
Senior Consultant at Xtivia
-SQL Server MVP
-Co Authored 3 books
- Blog – Chrisshaw.wordpress.com
@SQLShaw

3. Agenda Prep Work Non-Technical Questions Technical Question
Common Mistakes
After the Interview
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4. When does the interview start?
From the first contact to set up a time to meet.
Voice Messages
Receptionist
Your online presence (This
Social Networking Is Alive!
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5. Prep Work Have your resume reviewed by a professional Sample Code
Before you get there.
Have your resume reviewed by a professional
Bring a copies
Know what it says
Sample Code
Reference Sheet
Questions

6. Prep Work Be very selective on word choices.
Questions
Be very selective on word choices.
Rather than asking if they have a flex schedule, ask what the normal day may look like.
Stay away from benefits, money or time off unless they bring up the topic.
But be sure to find out the information that is important.

7. Prep Work Know the company
Do you really want the job?
Know the company
Size, Milestones, Locations and Key people.
Be ready to explain why you want the job, get excited.
Who do you know?

8. Prep Work Professional Attire Be Early Turn off your cell phone
Before you start
Professional Attire
Be Early
Turn off your cell phone

9. Non-Technical Questions
Often the most difficult
Be Honest
Trick Questions
Numbers on Resumes
Past Experience
What makes you a good fit
Why we should hire you

10. Non-Technical Questions
Common Questions
Tell me about yourself?
Why should we hire you?
What interests you in our company?

11. Technical Questions
Listen to what they ask a lot can be learned here
Are the questions based to solve current issues they are having or had?
Pick of the pain points
How would you go about performance tuning this process?
Don’t disagree, even if you know your right.

12. Technical Questions Explain your answers and experience.
Listen to what they ask a lot can be learned here
Explain your answers and experience.
Be careful to not ramble.
What if you don’t know
What would the first things you would do after starting?

13. Questions If given a chance, ask questions. Sample Questions
Your turn.
If given a chance, ask questions.
Shows interest
Sample Questions
What current challenges are you facing
I like to hit the ground running, would a server backup plan and config review be a good first task

14. Common Pitfall’s Too Much Personal info
Whatever you do, don’t forget…
Too Much Personal info
Don’t talk to just fill time. Give direct answers and stop.
Trash talking past employers or employees
Being Late
Attire

15. After your interview Send a Thank You note.
Tilt the scales your direction.
Send a Thank You note.
As soon as you leave, make notes.
Many times the questions they ask you can reveal a lot.
Did you pass along references?

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