Grokking the Engineering Manager Interview

Master the art of engineering management and ace your next big interview!

Level:

Beginner

Study Time:

10h

Lessons:

45

4.4

(3,071 ratings)

10,860 learners

Course Overview

Are you an engineering manager (EM) or aspiring to become one, and eager to sharpen your skills for your next big interview? This course on engineering manager interviews is designed to help tech professionals like you excel in leadership roles. From understanding the fundamental responsibilities of an EM to mastering the intricacies of the interview process...

Course Content

• 11 Chapters • 45 Lessons

1.

Introduction

2 lessons

Who Should Take This Course

Course Overview

2.

Understanding the Role of an Engineering Manager

4 lessons

Who Is An Engineer Manager

Differences Between an IC and Manager Roles

Working as an EM at Big Tech vs. Startups

How To Become an Engineering Manager

3.

The Interview Process for the Engineering Manager Role

3 lessons

Recruiter Screening

Manager Screening

On-site Interviews

4.

Developing the Right Skills

2 lessons

Technical Skills for Engineering Managers

Project Management Skills for Engineering Managers

5.

Crafting Your Responses for the Interview

2 lessons

Creating a Story Bank

Structuring Your Response with the STAR Method

6.

Behavioral Interview Questions

9 lessons

What Are Behavioral Interviews

Leading a Team Through Challenges

Handling Rejected Proposals

Dealing with Project Failure

Managing Tight Deadlines

Managing a Difficult Team Member

Handling a Workplace Mistake

Explaining a Complex Concept to Non-Experts

Discussing a Proud Project Achievement

7.

People Leadership Interview Questions

8 lessons

Understanding People Leadership

Dealing With Weak Performers

Experience with Firing a Low-Performer

Identifying the Need to Hire

Criteria for Delegating Tasks

Managing and Motivating Top Performers

Resolving Team Conflict

Promoting Diversity in the Team

8.

Situational Interview Questions

6 lessons

What Are Situational Interviews

Addressing an Unnoticed Mistake

Handling Unfamiliar Assignments

Managing Impossible Customer Demands

Dealing with an Angry or Dissatisfied Customer

Handling Inappropriate Coworker Behavior

9.

Project Retrospective Interview Questions

4 lessons

Understanding Project Retrospective

What To Expect in a Project Retrospective Interview

How To Prepare for the Project Retrospective Questioning

Tips To Handle the Project Retrospective

10.

Advanced Stages and Preparation

3 lessons

Negotiating Your Salary Package

Industry Trends and Continuous Learning

Cross-Functional Collaboration for Engineering Managers

11.

Final Takeaways

2 lessons

Key Points To Remember

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