Why Candidates Fail the Job Interview - Professional Development

Discover the common pitfalls that lead to job interview failures in this insightful conference talk by Thomas Grohser at the PASS Data Community Summit. Explore the three stages of grief candidates experience and learn how to avoid critical resume mistakes. Gain valuable tips for acing phone screenings, answering questions effectively, and understanding the differences between developer and DBA roles. Understand the importance of clarity in interview questions and why the reasoning behind answers matters more than the answers themselves. Delve into salary discussions, the value of admitting knowledge gaps, and participate in an interactive quiz. Conclude with insights on team dynamics and how to present yourself as a valuable addition to a potential employer's workforce.

Intro
About Thomas
Why this talk
Three stages of grief
Resume
Resume Mistakes
Phone Screen
Answer the Question
Developer vs DBA
Examples
Questions can be unclear
Why is more important
Extract why
Money
Its okay to not know
Quiz
Team