If you want to land an IT job, make sure you’re familiar with these 3 topics

Congrats! You’ve got a call back for a tech-related interview, and now there’s just a handful of questions between you and the start of a new, exciting career.

While there’s no way to predict exactly what kind of topics will come up during the interview process, there are common themes that regularly arise. To help increase your chances of landing your dream job, we’re using this blog post to cover three of these topics in-depth.

Problem-solving skills. Solving problems is one of the most important aspects of any IT job. A potential employer wants to know that you have the ability to keep pressing on, even if you encounter an obstacle along the line. Think of situations from past jobs where you have helped solve a problem. Whether that was streamlining a particular process, making peace between two co-workers, or thinking of an innovative way to face a challenge, you’ve done it. This is your time to shine, take advantage.

Your favorite tech tools and how you use them. If you want to work in technology, you need to be able to show that you have a knowledge of the subject. Make a list of 3 – 5 of your favorite tech products and think about why you like them and how you use them. A potential employer wants to know that you’re in-touch with modern trends, and have your finger on the pulse of the industry.

What publications, companies, and business leaders you follow. We all have publications that we love or professionals that we look up to. Who are yours? Why do you like them? Displaying this kind of knowledge will help you stand out from other candidates applying for the same position.Who knows, you might even have something in common with the person conducting your interview.

By planning ahead, and doing your research, you’ll be on the right path to ace your next job interview. You can do it! Good luck!