Technical interview

How it is used

Used beyond software; explain decisions as well as factual knowledge.

Example sentences

1. My technical interview covered fault diagnosis in heating systems.

   Technical competence is assessed in the occupation's own subject area.

2. During the technical interview, she explained why the first solution was unsuitable.

   Evaluating alternatives can reveal understanding beyond memorized facts.

Common collocations

• attend a technical interview
• technical interview preparation

Related terms

• hard skillsSpecific, teachable abilities that can be measured or tested, such as using Excel, speaking German, coding in Python or operating a machine.
• job interviewA formal meeting in which an employer asks a candidate questions to decide whether they are right for a job.

More terms: The Interview

• interviewer
• phone screen
• video interview
• panel interview
• first impression
• body language
• case interview
• coding interview
• group interview
• assessment centre
• in-tray exercise
• leaderless group discussion