{"id":61,"date":"2023-12-01T10:38:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T18:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leenewman.us\/posts\/?p=61"},"modified":"2026-04-17T07:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:13:10","slug":"behavioral-interview-strategies-4-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leenewman.us\/playbook\/behavioral-interview-strategies-4-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplifying the Goal: Your Interview Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">This is Part 4 of my 9-part series: <b data-path-to-node=\"4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\">The Behavioral Interview Game Plan<\/b>. <a href=\"https:\/\/leenewman.us\/library\/tech-behavioral-interview-roadmap\/\">[View the Full Series Roadmap]<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<p>After analyzing the job description, it\u2019s common to feel a little overwhelmed by all the different things an interviewer might ask. But here\u2019s a secret: many of those requirements overlap. By <strong>simplifying<\/strong> the list, we can make your preparation feel much <strong>more manageable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve taken all the &#8220;signals&#8221; we identified in our last post and narrowed them down to a single, clean checklist. These are the core qualities we want to highlight throughout your interview.<\/p>\n<p>Think of this as our <strong>success checklist<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technical Foundations:<\/strong> Swift, iOS development, mobile app development, iOS best practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Problem Solving:<\/strong> Debugging code, bug resolution, testing code, and general problem-solving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Craftsmanship:<\/strong> Clean code, efficient code, reusable code, and a constant focus on quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Tools of the Trade:<\/strong> Xcode, Interface Builder, Release Process, and general iOS tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working with Others:<\/strong> Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliability &amp; Growth:<\/strong> App maintenance, software design, releasing features, individual ownership, and staying current with tech.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why We Group These Together<\/h2>\n<p>When you look at the list this way, you start to see themes. You don&#8217;t need 22 different stories! You just need a few high-quality experiences that demonstrate these themes.<\/p>\n<p>By organizing our thoughts now, we\u2019re saving you time and mental energy later. We aren&#8217;t just checking boxes; we\u2019re making sure that when you speak, you\u2019re hitting the exact notes that <strong>resonate<\/strong> with a <strong>hiring manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we have our checklist, we get to do the fun part: <strong>finding your wins<\/strong>. In our next post, we\u2019ll start identifying the specific moments in your career\u2014the &#8220;scenarios&#8221;\u2014where you showed up and demonstrated these qualities.<\/p>\n<p>If you want help narrowing down your own career highlights into a winning checklist, <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/leedurmentor\/30-minute-coaching-intro-calls?utm_source=leenewman.us&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=posts&amp;utm_content=%22Simplifying%20the%20Goal%3A%20Your%20Interview%20Checklist%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">let\u2019s chat<\/a>. I offer <strong>behavioral interview coaching for tech<\/strong> to help you feel completely prepared for your big day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is Part 4 of my 9-part series: The Behavioral Interview Game Plan. [View the Full Series Roadmap] After analyzing the job description, it\u2019s common to feel a little overwhelmed by all the different things an interviewer might ask. But here\u2019s a secret: many of those requirements overlap. By simplifying the list, we can make your preparation feel much more manageable. 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