Have you ever walked out of an interview knowing you could have done better—if only you’d been more prepared?

Are you chasing a serious raise, a better role, or the confidence to take control of your career?

Then this workshop is for you.

During my career, I’ve interviewed hundreds of software engineers—from brand-new grads to seasoned veterans—and I’ve seen firsthand why strong engineers fail interviews they should have aced. In this workshop, I pull back the curtain on the technical interview process and show you what hiring teams actually look for, how candidates are evaluated, and where most people go wrong.

Whether you’re looking to move up within your current company or land a role somewhere new, preparation is no longer optional. This workshop gives you practical, battle-tested guidance on how to survive—and win—the technical interview.

You’ll learn:
• How technical interviews really work (and why they’re structured the way they are)
• What interviewers are listening for beyond “the right answer”
• How to work effectively with recruiters—and avoid common traps
• How to prepare strategically instead of cramming randomly
• How to use AI responsibly as a powerful tool in your job search
• How to stand out in a competitive market without gimmicks

Along the way, I’ll share crazy, frustrating, and occasionally unbelievable interview stories from engineers just like you—because sometimes the best lessons come from real-world scars.

You’ll also discover the single most important question you should ask during every interview—a question that will completely change the dynamic of the conversation and help you decide whether you actually want the job.
This isn’t a passive lecture. In this workshop, attendees will participate in mock technical interviews, gaining hands-on experience and immediate feedback to help build confidence before the real thing.

If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop stressing, and start walking into interviews prepared, confident, and in control—this workshop will help you rock your career.

Here’s What People Are Saying About This Content

• Bill W. – Good information! I had forgotten to study the technical questions, did that this morning and I felt I aced my technical interview just now =) Thanks Dave! GO now!!! Dave is why I have the best job I have ever had!!!

• Chris S. – I wanted to thank you for your DVD on Technical Interviews. I attended your presentation at Desert Code Camp and purchased the DVD. Your guidance on how to handle technical and even non-technical questions gave me great support and confidence going into a round of interviews I had. That confidence translated into performance as I was able to receive attractive offers from multiple companies, and I was able to make an important move that has been a life-altering, exciting change for me.

• Daniel I. – Great presentation because you made me realize that I’m not doing enough to better my career! You struck a chord when you said we should keep our resume up-to-date and on-hand at all times. Thanks for helping me realize something I should have been doing a long time ago. Your DVD is very helpful. The fact that you have hiring managers and recruiters giving interview tips is great. I’m glad I bought it!

• Dennis M. – Great presentation kept me awake and aware, things we often forget and ignore about preparations and you definitely covered that.

• Ken – Thanks for the great presentations – really enjoyed all your presentations at the code camp, learned a lot about interviewing and gained a lot of insight into how recruiting process works.

• Stacy P. – An invaluable presentation for less experienced developers and a great review for senior developers that should know better.

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Great engineers fail interviews every day—not because they lack skill, but because they aren’t prepared for how technical interviews really work. In this workshop, I break down what hiring teams actually look for, common mistakes candidates make, and how to prepare with confidence. Learn how to work with recruiters, use AI responsibly in your job search, and discover the single most important question you should ask in every interview. If you want a better job, a bigger raise, or protection against unexpected layoffs, this session will help you rock your career.