diff --git a/interviewers/basics.md b/interviewers/basics.md index c2c2d302..6ab54c14 100644 --- a/interviewers/basics.md +++ b/interviewers/basics.md @@ -16,5 +16,5 @@ These items will all change based on your specific company and needs but these i ## Tech Question Technique - **Tools** - Using a text editor such as Sublime or Atom will give the interviewee syntax highlighting but doesn't show compiler errors which can be a help. -- **Nitpicking** - Sometimes psuedocode is okay. If testing in C# do you really need the interviewee to write `Console.WriteLine()` or is `Print()` good enough? +- **Nitpicking** - Sometimes pseudocode is okay. If testing in C# do you really need the interviewee to write `Console.WriteLine()` or is `Print()` good enough? -**Keep Dialog Open** - Don't leave the interviewee alone or sit quietly by as they attempt to code. Give some subtle hints like "I see you're doing ____, can you think of any other ways to accomplish this?" It's unlikely that the interviewee will be working in a silo should they get the job, is there any reason they should be during the interview? diff --git a/preparing/README.md b/preparing/README.md index ad3ab95d..4c420486 100644 --- a/preparing/README.md +++ b/preparing/README.md @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ An example of the above could be: > > Outside of work I develop a on open source projects written in Python. Examples of some open source projects I created are . > -> I'm now seeking new job oppurtunities in the Boston area since I'm relocating for personal reasons. In particular I think Boston Dynamics is a perfect fit for my interests as well as my skill set. +> I'm now seeking new job opportunities in the Boston area since I'm relocating for personal reasons. In particular I think Boston Dynamics is a perfect fit for my interests as well as my skill set. **Upon Getting the Question**