Interviewing is stressful enough without wrestling with tech issues or wondering if you're coming across clearly on camera. The good news? Most interview stress comes from things you can control with a bit of preparation and the right mindset.
Whether you're interviewing for a fully remote role or a hybrid position, these strategies will help you show up confident and prepared. Let's streamline your approach so you can focus on what matters: showing them why you're the right fit.
When I transitioned to full-time remote work ten months ago, I thought I'd simply swap my office chair for a home desk. What I discovered instead was a complete reimagining of how productivity actually works.
First came the necessity - helping my medically fragile son required flexibility that traditional office life couldn't provide. Then Covid-19 hit, and suddenly everyone was navigating this new landscape. Through trial, error, and plenty of late-night reflection, I've distilled eight core strategies that transformed not just my output, but my entire relationship with work.
In a typical office, you are naturally forced into a routine. I need to wake up early, shower, and drive to the office in order to ensure that I am at my desk from "9-5".
Without a forced schedule a typical day can become much less regimented, and you can find yourself working odd–longer hours to overcompensate. That little voice in your head starts whispering, "Since you're saving commute time, shouldn't you be working more hours?" Ignore that voice. It's lying to you.
I have been a developer for almost 20 years. During that time I've wandered through countless office environments—from sterile corporate skyscrapers to chaotic startup lofts. I've navigated cubicle labyrinths that would make Daedalus proud and fought for "hot-desks" like they were the last lifeboat on a sinking ship. But starting in December 2019, I began a new chapter—100% remote work. Not by choice, but by necessity. And sometimes, the most profound changes in our lives come from circumstances we never anticipated.