Mock Technical Interview - Javascript Developer Entry Level

A mock technical interview featuring Eli and myself where we go through some introductions, high level conceptual technical questions, as well as two coding questions together. This style of interview is similar to something you'd see at the Intern to Intermediate level when applying for software developer or web developer positions.

In this interview we are coding with Javascript as that is what Eli has been studying in order to get started in web-development, however the structure and style should be similar for all types of technical interviews at this level.

Thank you Eli for braving the recording with me and allowing others to learn from us!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:40 Programming Journey
06:46 Array Concept Question
09:26 Object Concept Question
10:47 Function Concept Question
12:35 Async Function Concept Question
14:22 How do you deal with Errors?
19:10 String Coding Question 1 (Easy)
39:34 String Coding Question 2 (Hard)
1:28:08 Wrap Up and Feedback

[JoeMilneEnglish]

This is great! Props to Eli for pushing past the nervousness and settling in, it must've been extra hard for him knowing it was going to be recorded and uploaded to YT. I would LOVE more of these! I'd also love to volunteer to do a mock interview with you (me as the interviewee), if you'd like. I might not be quite at the point I'd need to be YET but I'd still love to do it!

[hakametal]

Eli, if you're reading this I just wanna give you props for doing this. It might not seem like it but this is an extremely important experience to undertake in your journey. You have no idea how much you'll learn by going through this kind of pressure. Well done man, keep it up!

[pheeuh]

I love how real this is. I've had extreme imposter syndrome since the beginning of my coding journey and seeing this interview made me feel more comfortable as I learn to get better at interviews. Thanks Nader and Eli for being brave to do this live!

[ShaneHpixels]

Oh my gosh I did it. The second challenge. It's not elegant, no. I'm absolutely certain there's a better, cleaner way to do it. But I did it. Maybe not a big deal to most, but I'm not working as a dev yet, still learning, so for me this is huge. Screw it, I'm taking this win.

[andrefig]

This is so much better than "Google SWeng mock interviews former Meta PM". It's relatable, lift you up to keep going on, it's more engaging to watch and think "I know this one! Say this Eli!", it doesn't end the video making me feel shit. Kudos to Eli!

[thatolebethe]

as someone who graduated I can see say its awesome to see an interview like this, sometimes you know the answer but you havent organised your thoughts properly and its good to see that this is normal and can happen

[kinrev]

Eli looked like a gamer turned coder to figure out how the games are made, it was fun to watch both of you. He totally nailed it and you helped him build his confidence which he needed at that time. Great!

[robbocop]

This is massive for me, seeing an interview like this gives me confidence about going into an interview. Eli thank you for putting yourself in this position for someone like me on a similar journey, its super helpful getting insight like this. I am not naive though, I have seen many bad interviewers in my time.

[SimonSexton]

Eli, I don't normally comment on these sorts of things but I feel like I just went on a journey with you. You did an INCREDIBLE job. I've been coding in JS for 3 years now, working professionally for 14 months, and I found that last problem really challenging. Really well done! What made your interview so much fun to watch was that it was EXACTLY the same process that I go through every day. The confusion, the pain and finally the clarity. Nader, you were really supportive. You did such a good job. First I've seen of this channel and I've just subscribed. Thanks a bunch guys!

[ferixprime]

man nader seems like such a wholesome guy to work with, props to the guy being interviewd working through all the stress

[anishshrestha]

Tried a different approach for Question 2. Hope it helps. 😊
function FixHTMLString(inputString) {
const splitString = inputString.split("<div>");
let fixedString = splitString[0];
for (let i = 1; i < splitString.length; i++) {
if (i % 2 === 1) fixedString += "<div>" + splitString[i];
else fixedString += "</div>" + splitString[i];
}
return fixedString;
}

[StickAndPotato]

Proud of Eli for agreeing to upload the video. It's so raw and real that a lot of us beginners can relate to ourselves. I am still stuck with Javascript. 😭

[UziTekk]

I had to take time to comment that this was such a great learning experience you created here. It helped me realize I'm not as clueless as I thought I was.

[mcfliermeyer]

Oh my gosh the beginning of this interview is me anytime I get asked anything. So much information comes to mind that you dont know where to start and Eli squirming in his seat and eye rolling at himself for incomplete answers at first. Super good for me to watch as I am approaching the start of looking for a job and I want interviews so I can get comfortable. Its incredibly terrifying walking into a situation that you have no idea how it will be approached. Thank you very much for the content.

[orangelimesky]

This interviewer is so wonderful. Real interviewers are barely cooperative. If you ask them questions or try to talk to them when they give you coding questions, they usually respond with maximum 3 words or respond in a condescending tone.

[edwarddoesthings]

"The error is right there, its right there!" -Nader. These mock interviews are crucial! I wish I would have done them! Instead I 'wasted' real interviews. You'll undoubtedly find your groove Eli. Everyone was at this point at one time or the other. Watching this gave me flashbacks and I got nervous just watching! You'll get used to it and you'll look back at this and laugh! All the best to you Eli!

[rs.wright]

As a 33 year old prospective dev trying to teach myself after moving to new country (lots of life changes), this was a big confidence booster. If you ever feel like doing another one with someone, I'm game. 😅

[theeinshine]

the interviewer and interviewee both were amazing,

[sufij]

Shout out to Eli for putting himself out there like this. I could feel the emotions with him as I tried to answer the questions along with him. Nader is right, you think you know something until you have to explain it by definition. Will definitely be trying some mock interviews when I am ready to understand how ready I truly am LOL. Once again, props Eli 👊

[tkni]

Watched this today as I wrote a fairly complex recursive script at work. Even after years in the industry I still get nervous at job interviews. It was great watching Eli slowly break through his nervousness and give it everything he's got, props to him. I'd love to see more of these in different levels with different people, I like your calm and friendly approach as an interviewer and wish you and your channel good luck. Subscribed!