Ahmad Almuhidat’s Post

I Interviewed a Candidate for Senior Software Engineer Role last Monday. I got his Coding Round Result prior to the interview and he did not excelled in that. So in the round instead of giving him a LeetCode Hard Problem, I tried to pick his brain over the problem that I am currently solving as a Senior Software Engineer. I explained the problem that I am working on currently and observed how he approached this open ended problem. Here are some things that made a positive impact : (1) He tried to understand the problem fully before proposing a solution - Asked about all Functional and Non Functional Requirement - Demonstrated Customer First thinking (2) Explained the Choices he was making for the design - Told me about the pros and cons of this Choices - Told me about the alternatives that could be used (3) I pointed out an assumption he made that was affecting his choices. Instead of panicking, he kept his composure and came up with a solution. Here are some things that he could have done better : (1) He got in the flow while proposing the solution and made some assumptions on the way. Frequent 2-way Communication with the Interviewer helps in avoiding assumptions and getting more feedback. (2) He could have shown more enthusiasm towards the Company and Job role that he is applying for. Nothing critical but small things matter. (3) He could have been a little less Serious and Smiled a little bit More. PS: The Interview looks totally different when you are the one taking it. Really hope that these insights help you !! My company is still hiring and if you need a referral, comment below or dm me.

Strong hire or super strong hire? You get hired as a software engineer when you show that you actually know the concepts. The best way to do that is by applying them. Tech is all about doing, not abstract theory. Learn how to adapt to and pass any tech interview here: https://lnkd.in/djZmzMtR #techcareergrowth #interviewtips #softwareengineering

Scorecards or gut feel 🤔 What’s the best way to hire software engineers? 🧑💻👩💻 A well thought out process or good old intuition? Head or heart? 🧠❤️ I’ve seen both over the years, with varying outcomes. What does everyone think? 👇🏼 #interviewing #softwareengineering #scorecards

#Talents Profiling, ~6 years into talents development & matching I have come up with some of the important observations: 1. It takes too much resources from a company to hire just one dev. 2. There is a probability of about 40% that the hired dev will not fit into the position hired for. 3. Average hiring process takes between 2 - 24 weeks for just one dev. What if there is a fast and very affordable (nearly free) way to hire Software engineers who are 100% tested to fit your JD? Are you a company hiring software engineers? Send a DM

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To all software developers and tech professionals navigating the hiring maze: I see you. The countless applications, coding tests, technical rounds, and waiting can be exhausting—especially when feedback feels elusive. Here’s what I commit to: 💡 Clear communication from application to offer, you deserve transparency. ⌛ Respect for Your Time. I always advocate for streamlined processes with meaningful assessments so your time is valued. 🤝 Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned dev, navigating opportunities can be overwhelming. I’m here to help you find roles that align with your skills and values—not just to fill vacancies. Let’s make recruitment human again. We’re building careers, not just writing code. #TechRecruitment #CandidateExperience #HiringWithEmpathy #SoftwareDevelopers #RecruitmentMatters #HumanFirst

Is it unreasonable for a recruiter to assign me a real company task as a take-home assignment for a software engineering position? Source: https://lnkd.in/gr_US6j2 Is it normal for a recruiter to assign a live company task as a take-home assignment for a software engineering position? #recruiting #softwareengineering #takehomeassignment Are you in a hiring process where you have been given a challenging task that involves familiarizing yourself with a production tool, refactoring code, and opening PRs on the production repo? #programming #challenges #hiringprocess Do you find it overwhelming to complete an 8-hour take-home assignment that requires fixing real issues in a production tool? #softwaredevelopment #coding #companytask Have you ever felt that a potential employer is asking too much of you during the hiring process, even though you are interested in the job and the company's benefits? #jobseeker #companyculture #employment How should you handle a demanding take-home assignment that you feel crosses the line in terms of expectations? Should you address your concerns with ...

Software Developers hear me out.... TIP OF THE DAY If you are currently looking for a new role, and even more so if you have unfortunately found yourself in a lay off scenario, there are still companies hiring 100%. Best case, you want to be picked up by a recruiter or internal talent acquisition specialist, as you cut right through those 300 applications that you see in response to an advert. So, one of the things I would HIGHLY recommend is making sure that your Linkedin profile has key words and a description of what you have been doing. I am currently hiring for numerous US software engineers and if I can't get a good steer on what someone has been working on, or their tech stack (as all there is to see is a job title) I sadly move on and find the next one. I could be missing out on some amazing talent, but I also can't reach out to everyone to ask them. So, your Linkedin profile should be a replica of your CV/resume (of course appreciate some info will be confidential) but this will massively increase your chances of being approached about a role...... and more importantly one that looks like a good fit!

Is it unreasonable for a recruiter to assign me a real company task as a take-home assignment for a software engineering position? Source: https://lnkd.in/gdWuBB2s Is it normal for a recruiter to assign a live company task as a take-home assignment for a software engineering position? #recruiting #softwareengineering #takehomeassignment Are you in a hiring process where you have been given a challenging task that involves familiarizing yourself with a production tool, refactoring code, and opening PRs on the production repo? #programming #challenges #hiringprocess Do you find it overwhelming to complete an 8-hour take-home assignment that requires fixing real issues in a production tool? #softwaredevelopment #coding #companytask Have you ever felt that a potential employer is asking too much of you during the hiring process, even though you are interested in the job and the company's benefits? #jobseeker #companyculture #employment How should you handle a demanding take-home assignment that you feel crosses the line in terms of expectations? Should you address your concerns with ...

Many resumes I read are written in a way that restates the basic job responsibilities. "Delivered features every 2 weeks", "Debugged critical system issues", "Implemented X functionality in Y technology". So you're a software engineer. Let me be blunt, this doesn't help you sell yourself. When you write your bullet points in (C)hallenge, (A)ction, (R)esponse (aka CAR) style. It tells a better story and helps me see how you're creating impact. Not only do I want you to do the job, but I want you to make a difference. What it also shows me is that you can empathizes with your audience and can understand different perspectives. #resumes #hiring