Phases of the interview process

Usually, after the initial setup call, your first stop is with the hiring manager. Obviously, this can vary from place to place, but I find it to be the most common starting point. In our field, you can expect a technical screening round, which can be conducted by an individual or by a panel. For lead or management jobs, this can be conducted by your peers or maybe even by the people that report to you. Depending on the company, this can lead to another individual call with someone from your future leadership, which could mean your future boss or even their boss! Things they look for here are culture fit, the ability to communicate, and general compatibility. We will go into detail later. In some places, they may have more rounds. I have seen design-focused interviews, coding challenges, situational questions, behavioral, and even out-of-the-box thinking. I will cover this in Chapter 9, Interviews Step by Step.

I also want to mention the fact that...