Last weekend at SQL Saturday #63 Dallas, I presented a session titled “How to Curse in an Interview”. It clearly contains some NSFW language, but it was really a good session, and I got a lot of positive feedback. The recorded session is up on the MidnightDBA Events page.
Here is the abstract:
How to curse in an interview
Prof. Development Track –2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
This session will take a hard look at different things that happen in interviews and give you what you need to know to get that next job. This isn’t a recruiter session that’ll tell you to wear a tie and smile. I’m a real Sr. DBA who hires DBAs all the time. I’m going to tell you what we look for in a DBA, and the types of things you should and shouldn’t say. I’ll show you how to pass a tech screening and get past the HR portion as well. Your mama can teach you how to dress. I’m gonnateach you how to get hired. You seriously can’t afford to miss this discussion because it’ll be the most candid anyone will ever be with you about interviews. This will be a fun and very interactive session.
And as long as we’re here, here are a few other things I’ve presented at SQL Saturdays:
Very useful. Everytime I went to an interview, I found myself regret saying something everytime, something rubbish, some word inappropriate, meaningless, or confusing. Thank you very much!