Android

 Developer  Interview  Packet  

In  this  packet  you  will  learn  exactly  how  to  go  about  landing  a  good  job  as  an  
Android  developer.  We  will  talk  about  essential  job  interview  steps  and  how  to  apply  
for  an  android  development  job.  (This  guide  will  serve  as  a  foundation,  but  we  
understand  each  job  is  unique,  different,  and  may  need  more  than  what  we  discuss  
in  this  packet)    
   
Pre-­‐Interview:    

Start  to  draft  the  things  you  have  really  mastered  with  android  development.  
Organizing  is  key  to  your  success  when  being  hired  for  any  job.  Make  sure  you  work  
organize  your  best  work  so  you  can  showcase  it  during  your  interview.  It  is  also  
important  to  be  able  to  “talk  the  talk”.  You  should  be  prepared  and  familiar  with  the  
following:    

Java  Terms:    

Arrays    
Variables  
Member/Instance  
Local    
Objects  
Control    
Primitives  
Data  Types  Classes  
Nested  
Parameters    
Generics  
 Polymorphism    
Pointers    
Constructors    
Libraries  
Hashmaps    
Fields    
Callbacks    
Collections  
Lists  Packages    
Typecasting    
Inheritance    
Blocks  
 Recursion    
Scope  
Operators  
Auto-­‐boxing  &  More!    
It  is  also  very  important  to  have  a  basic  knowledge  of  the  following  and  more!    

Android  Studio    
Activity  Lifecycle    
GitHub  Views/Layouts/View    
Hierarchy  Genymotion/Emulators    
Fragment    
Lifecycle    
JVM    
Manifest  version  control/git    
ListView    
Debugger    
Services    
JSON    
AsyncTask    
Compiler    
Intents/Intent    
Filters    
Toasts  
Run-­‐time    
Noti\ications  
Dalvik    
Event  Listeners  XML    
Broadcast  Receivers  
Databases/SQLite    
Custom    
Adapters    
ActionBar    
And  More!  

The  Screening  Interview:    

The  screening  interview  is  just  the  initial  meeting/emailing/talking  on  the  phone  to  
screen  if  you  are  the  right  person  to  have  a  more  formal  interview.  It  is  important  to  
have  some  code  written  that  you  can  talk  about  when  you  are  meeting  with  the  
developers  who  are  interviewing  you.  This  is  also  very  helpful  when  networking  and  
meeting  people  at  other  social  events.  Make  sure  to  be  direct  when  you  are  applying  
for  the  job  and  also  be  very  enthusiastic  and  willing  to  go  above  and  beyond  the  
“standard”  requirements.    

Here  are  some  Standard  Questions  during  a  Screening  Interview:    

1. Are you a (country you’re applying in) citizen?

2. Are you legally allowed to work in this country?
3. What is the specific job are you applying for?
4. Did anyone refer you to this opening?
5. What is your previous work experience?
6. What are your contact details?
7. Is there anything you’d like to add to your application or resume at this time?
8. When are you available for additional interviews?
9. Are you able to meet face to face?
10. What are you salary requirements?

The  Formal  Interview:    

This  is  your  opportunity  to  show  your  skills  and  knowledge.  Don’t  hold  anything  
back.  This  is  a  great  time  to  discuss  your  knowledge  of  Android  development  and  
Java  programming.  It  is  also  recommended  that  you  not  only  tell.  but  show  how  you  
are  able  to  apply  this  knowledge  in  real  life!  Employers  are  looking  for  people  who  
have  not  only  skills  but  also  the  ability  to  apply  those  skills  in  real  life  ways.  

 The  Follow  Up:    

It  is  vitally  important  that  you  follow  up  with  those  who  interviewed  you!  I  would  do  
this  directly  after  the  Formal  interview.    

Here  is  an  example:    

Mr./Miss  John  Doe,  

Thank  you  for  allowing  me  the  opportunity  to  interview  for  position  X.  I  am  excited  
about  the  opportunity  to  serve  you  and  your  company  and  look  forward  to  hearing  
back  from  you  in  the  near  future.    

Sincerely,