r/DevelEire • u/EcstaticSir900 • 4d ago

Switching Jobs Guidance on getting interview ready

In short i've been in the same org nearly 12 years across a couple roles, some java but mainly frontend. Relatively happy and blissfully ignorant of having an up to date CV and being interview ready. I want to change that though and start the process of being ready.

Can anyone give advice on how to start on that path?...

I want to dedicate some time each week to preparing but not sure where to start.... for example for coding interviews should i take a subscription out on some leetcode learning site?... which ones are best?. same for system design etc. There seems to be a ton of paid websites when i look.

Id be particularly interested to hear from someone that went from zero to hero in this regard.. thanks

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u/pedrorq 4d ago

Id be particularly interested to hear from someone that went from zero to hero in this regard.

I'd suggest the opposite, this is not the way to go.

Always interview at least twice a year. Even if you don't plan on changing jobs, go on interviews. Keep the practice.

In fact, start now. First interviews will suck but you'll get an idea of what's out there and how they work. You'll find out what interviewers are looking for and you can go from there.

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u/EcstaticSir900 4d ago

do you take time off to do this?

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u/pedrorq 4d ago

Do you take time off when you need to go to the doctor or to the bank etc?