Interview Question

Creekwater X · July 21, 2017

I recently had a interview and one of the questions was you are trying to install an iSCSI device on an ESXi server? How would you go about doing that? They invited me for a second interview so I guess I wasn't that bad but also any interview tips?

Skiiwee29 · July 21, 2017

This looks like it should answer your question

MadModder · July 21, 2017

Be confident in your abilities without being arrogant. Look them square in the eyes while talking, and listening to them. Appear focused, and interested in the job, but not so desperate that they think you'll just tell them anything to get the job. All of these are difficult for me because I'm naturally shy, and a very poor salesman. Best of luck to you. I hate interviewing for a job, it's very stressful. Fingers crossed for your success.

leadeater · July 21, 2017

Job interviews suck, always do.

If you don't know a specific answer to a question but you know the basics of it first say you don't know how to do it for that product but give the general technical answer for it. Like for the ESXi/iSCSI question if you know there needs to be an iSCSI target server and an iSCSI initiator on the ESXi server (hardware or software) then say that.

Mikensan · July 21, 2017

If they're asking then they know the answer, so don't try to pull one out of your butt. If you honestly don't know at all, be honest but redirect it to something you do know such as NFS / SMB or some other similar protocol. Or if you've only ever dealt with a DAS which connects with a SAS SFF cable via an HBA card then talk about that.

While you do want to get the job, if they are asking questions you don't know the answer to it may not be the job for you. Be honest and let them decide if they you are a good fit. My only advice is every answer should demonstrate your knowledge, never simple yes/no/idk answers. If you don't know, then find something related that you do know and talk about that.