How to Ace Your Stride Consulting Interview
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Published: 2019-06-25 18:44:46

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Whether you’re actively or passively looking for a new opportunity, the job search process can be stressful. Don’t you wish companies would just set you up for success in landing a job with them? Well, look no further!

[Stride Consulting][1] is an Agile Software Development Consultancy based in New York City. We’ve worked with NBC, Casper, Peloton, IBM, Codecademy, Warby Parker, and many others on all types of technical problems. Our language-agnostic engineering team eats, breathes, and sleeps agile methodologies and eXtreme Programming.

[1]:[https://www.themuse.com/profiles/strideconsulting]

Why do you want to work here? It’s simple—our engineering culture is dialed into learning and growth, our people enjoy the efficiency and productivity of agile development and XP, the people here are awesome, and our clients are some of the most sought-after companies to work for in NYC! 

It just so happens that, If you’re a software engineer, you’re in luck—[we’re hiring!][2] Go ahead, take a look. Do you like what you see? Good! We like that you like what you see. Take a moment to apply - submit your resume and answer the two simple questions.

[2]:[https://boards.greenhouse.io/stride?__hstc=62414451.1e8f7dcfaefc508be7535c376ca10a0d.1556304735973.1559332772380.1559568135109.10&__hssc=62414451.1.1559590304812&__hsfp=1864548577&hsCtaTracking=289fd170-9c36-40b0-bca6-53ce702f9bbd%7C4254dae1-a41f-4c79-a487-4990efc8d22d]

Intrigued, but not interested? Keep reading. 

We want all of our candidates to not only do well but also feel like they’ve been able to, at every stage, give their absolute best. So, we put together a resource to help. 

Here’s how to ace your interview with Stride Consulting:

####Demonstrate Stride’s five core values
We hire good people, and good people who learn from their failures, are willing to help others, and practice honesty, humility, and respect. These translate into not only ideal team members but also successful consultants onsite with our clients. 

####[Read this Article on Phone Interview Etiquette][3]
If you don’t know, now you know. 

[3]:[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-ace-your-next-phone-interview-julia-berchem/]

####Know your Agile, XP, and TDD 
These practices are core to our engineering culture at Stride. There are two parts of the interview process when we dig into software development best practices: on the phone screen and during a focused remote Agile and Consulting interview. We find that candidates are sometimes able to talk about their experiences working with these best practices but fall short on understanding why they’re important. The “why” gets you to the next round.

####Make sure you have stories 
As in every interview, it’s very important to provide clear examples for open-ended questions. Think back through your experiences to answer the typical interview questions that always start with “Tell me about a time when…” Even if they aren’t worded this way, we’re still looking for you to provide clear and concise answers. I’ve always used the PAR (Problem - Action - Result) method when thinking about my responses to open-ended questions. 

####Get ready to highlight your tech skills!
If you pass the phone screen, you’ll be sent a short code test. Don’t worry—it’s not a HackerRank timed assessment. We look for clean, well tested [DRY code.][4] Make sure you take the time to read all of the documentation, watch the video in the email, and show off your technical best practices. I suggest using the allotted amount of time to put something together that highlights your work. Striders at every level write code to some extent, and it's important that we’re able to see what you can do. 

[4]:[https://www.stridenyc.com/podcasts/113-the-dry-principal-is-misunderstood-with-steve-solomon]

####Be yourself and have fun 
So you’ve made it to the onsite! Prepare to be with us for an entire workday. Typical interview etiquette applies here: be on time, dress comfortably for success, and bring your laptop. Whether it be on the walk to the office, on the train, or in a taxi, take a few moments to focus. Some people do this by listening to their favorite song, repeating their favorite mantra, or just by taking a few deep breaths. Ultimately, we are looking to hire you for you. Be yourself and enjoy the process. This turns our time together into more of a conversation and less of an interview. 

Our day starts with a check-in with one of our recruiters, then moves to a [pairing session][5], where you will work with the code test you submitted. You'll then move to our Architecture Interview, where we will discuss system design and databases. If all goes well, you'll head to lunch with some of our engineers. If the day goes REALLY well, you’ll receive an offer at the end of it. Check that out—onsite to offer. Same day. 

[5]:[https://www.codefellows.org/blog/6-reasons-for-pair-programming/]

And that’s it! Now that we have your attention, take a moment to review our [job postings][6] and begin your Stride Consulting journey. Break a leg. May the odds be ever in your favor. What Is Dead May Never Die. Insert awesome, witty quip here. 

[6]:[https://boards.greenhouse.io/stride?__hstc=62414451.1e8f7dcfaefc508be7535c376ca10a0d.1556304735973.1559332772380.1559568135109.10&__hssc=62414451.1.1559590304812&__hsfp=1864548577&hsCtaTracking=289fd170-9c36-40b0-bca6-53ce702f9bbd%7C4254dae1-a41f-4c79-a487-4990efc8d22d]

We look forward to talking with you soon!