In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Anthony D. Mays discusses code exercises, landing your first job, and how to succeed in interviews. He shares his personal journey to becoming a software engineer and career coach, and emphasizes the importance of not only having technical knowledge but also a strong problem-solving process. The conversation also touches on the role of senior engineers in guiding and empowering junior engineers, the interview processes at different companies, and tips for success in interviews. In this conversation, Anthony covers the interview process and how candidates can best prepare for technical interviews. emphasizing the importance of collaborative problem-solving and being authentic in interviews. They also explore the idea of secret questions and whether or not they are effective in assessing a candidate's skills.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 03:24 The Importance of Problem-Solving Process in Interviews 06:32 Guiding and Empowering Junior Engineers 10:20 Understanding Different Interview Processes 19:51 Tips for Success in Interviews 24:57 Collaborative Problem-Solving in Technical Interviews 26:26 The Effectiveness of Secret Questions 29:42 Defining the Interview Process 30:37 The Importance of Authenticity 32:30 Interviewer Training and Feedback 35:18 Selecting the Right Opportunity Follow Anthony D. Mays Social Media Twitter: https://x.com/anthonydmays Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydmays/ Github: https://github.com/anthonydmays Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/anthonydmays.com