Finally landed an interview after tons of rejections, but this one came from a recruiter reaching out. It was a pure frontend React role, and I prepped like crazy for it. I’ve been a frontend dev for years, but mostly using Vue and PHP (Laravel), so I had to dive into React. I even built a CMS from scratch using Next + Supabase in just a couple of weeks and felt super confident.
I nailed all the React questions in the interview, using examples from my experience. Then came the live coding… They had me update a React form in CodePen, which went fine, but then they asked me to write a mock Promise. That’s where I stumbled. I’ve been using fetch API so much that I blanked on raw Promises. It was rough – they had to help me through it, and by then, my confidence was shattered.
I know there are platforms to help with interview prep, but I’m not sure where to start. Any recommendations? I need to be ready for the next round and avoid another ‘gotcha’ moment
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In interviews like that, they’re not just testing your knowledge but also how you handle stuff you’re not familiar with. Your attitude and how fast you can pick things up are just as important as your tech skills, especially when it comes to being a solid team player…Rememeber they are not looking for a robot.
You definitely didn’t bomb it, man. Just take it as a learning experience and keep moving forward!..Staay motivated
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On my first job interview, they hit me with an SQL question, and I was lowkey freaking out, thinking it’d be something super complex. So I just straight up asked if I could use Google.
Turns out, the question was super basic (like, ‘select * from whatever limit 1’ level). But funny enough, they said it was a big plus that I asked to Google it, since in the real world, everyone does it. I mean, no one’s out here writing production code from memory with pen and paper!
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Heeey you… While the Promise question was a bit of a curveball, your experience with React and building a CMS from scratch is impressive. Focus on highlighting those skills in your next interview. You can also use your experience with fetch API as a foundation to explain how Promises work and how you would approach similar problems. Don’t let this one setback overshadow your overall skills and potential.
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In these situations Confidence is key even if you do not know what to answer. Try to focus on your strengths and what you’ve already achieved. It’s okay to not know everything. The important thing is to approach challenges with a positive mindset and willingness to learn.
Consider practicing mock interviews with a friend or mentor to get comfortable with the interview process.
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I’ve found Exercism to be really helpful for practicing coding problems in various languages. They have a lot of exercises related to Promises. Another great resource is Interview Cake. They offer interactive coding challenges and interview prep courses.
Remember, it’s not just about technical skills. Practice your communication and problem-solving abilities as well…You should be good to go…Anyway as you have been told…stay motivated
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