What do you do if your AR job interview goes south?

If your interview goes bad, you start over. The only difference this time will be that you will have feedback. You will have the experience to assess what went right and where you must improve. You will know if you lack soft skills, need to thoroughly revise AR concepts, or need to have more relevant, in-trend, or futuristic projects in your portfolio. If you could address all the weaknesses, I believe you will go strong and be prepared for your next interview.

Once an AR interview goes south, reflect back on what went wrong in the interview once the interview is done. Now think of ways in which you can prevent this from happening in the future. Think of the questions that were asked in the interview. Think of better ways to prepare for the questions asked. Maybe even prepare for the questions that you were not able to answer properly. Note them down and revise them before your next AR interview. This exercise is not to criticize yourself or think lowly about yourself but to prepare yourself better for upcoming interviews.

After an AR job interview, promptly reflect on questions and responses. Identify any negative turns to improve for the next opportunity. This isn't self-criticism but constructive analysis for future AR interviews. Enhance technical knowledge, communication, and adaptability. At CraveTech Info Solutions, setbacks fuel growth toward AR career goals.

If you are working with a recruiter, asking them to give you feedback is more straightforward, as you can normally be more frank with them. Just like taking an exam, sometimes when you feel like you have failed the exam, you end up passing it and the opposite also can happen! When it comes to job applications, it is a numbers game. It is okay to take some time to deal with the rejection, as rejection is not easy. A phrase I tell myself every time I get rejected is: "Rejection is redirection". Reach out to the employer and thank them. Briefly say: Thank you for the opportunity to interview for [the job]. I always look to improve and would appreciate any feedback you can provide regarding my application and interview.

Try to get feedback from the interviewer. Ask them what you could have done better or why you were not selected. Ask them these questions politely and respectfully. Explain to them that you want to prepare better for other interviews and would like their suggestions on how you can prepare best. Not all companies might be willing to give feedback but the ones that do give feedback will likely give you valuable feedback which you can use to better your skills and interview preparation strategies.

After an unsuccessful AR job interview, seek feedback politely, expressing continued interest in AR and a desire to improve. While not all interviewers may offer feedback due to policies or time constraints, those who do can provide invaluable insights for enhancing interview performance and technical presentations. At CraveTech Info Solutions, we value constructive feedback as a catalyst for continuous improvement in the AR domain.

Update your resume. Showcase your AR projects, experience, publications and skills in your resume. You could list the link of the AR projects along with the description, title and duration of the project. You can list AR related publications with the publisher name, paper name and publication date. You can list AR skills like tools such as Unity and Unreal, programming languages such as - C++ and C#, SDKs such as EasyAR SDK, ARCore, ARKit, Vuforia SDK, etc. You can also list 3D modeling tools such as VoxEdit, MagicaVoxel, Blender, Maya, etc. You can also list AR online courses that you did with the course name, issuer name and date on which you completed the course. For AR work experiences, mention employer name, job duties and duration.

After an underwhelming AR interview, update your resume to make a strong impression. Highlight new AR projects and skills developed since your last application. Showcase expertise in AR technologies and practical applications. A tailored resume for the AR field can reignite opportunities and secure more interviews. At CraveTech Info Solutions, we understand the power of a well-crafted resume in showcasing AR proficiency and securing career advancements.

The best way to ensure that your next AR interview won't go south is to prepare for it in advance. Start revising technical interview questions that usually are asked in AR interviews. Start practicing HR interview questions, managerial interview questions as well as aptitude questions. You might also want to practice some coding problems. You can also develop new AR skills like learning new programming languages relevant to AR or learning new tools, technologies and SDKs related to AR. Also, you can try to get your hands on latest AR hardware to improve your AR skills. Make sure that you highlight your newly acquired AR skills in your resume. All this will make you a more ideal candidate for any AR job out there.

Les avancées technologiques de la RA sont très rapides. Afin de toujours rester informé des évolutions de la techno et des offres produits / services en RA, il est primordial de mettre en place une stratégie de veille (écouter des podcasts, s'abonner à des newsletters, lire des revues et livres dédiés et suivre des MOOC).

In the dynamic field of augmented reality, continuous skill enhancement is vital. If your job interview exposed areas needing improvement, take proactive measures to enhance your capabilities. Whether mastering a new programming language pivotal to AR development or familiarizing yourself with cutting-edge AR hardware, upskilling not only readies you for future interviews but also heightens your competitiveness. At CraveTech Info Solutions, we recognize the significance of staying abreast of AR advancements, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of innovation in this dynamic landscape.

Network and connect with people who are already working in AR. This could be developers, senior developers, lead developers, project managers, product managers, solution architects, interns, etc. You can also meet with students or learners of AR. You can connect with these people through social media platforms like LinkedIn. Or you can even meet them through networking events, meetups, industry events, etc. Building your community and finding your tribe is an important part of your career as an AR developer. You can find a mentor for yourself through networking. You can also find mentees whom you will be able to guide, aid and help.

Conna?tre l'environnement professionnel est en effet très important. Il permet, lors d'un entretien d'embauche, de montrer que vous connaissez une grande partie des acteurs de l'univers RA. Mon top 3 des outils de réseautage : 1/ Linkedin (formidable outil pour entrer rapidement en contact avec des personnes clés et pour avoir une vue panoramique des entreprises de l'univers de la RA) 2/ Les salons professionnels dédiés aux nouvelles technologies (ex Salon Laval Virtual, Viva Technology...) 3/ Les clubs d'entrepreneurs et/ou les incubateurs tech. Ma?tre mot : être ouvert et curieux !

Comme dirait Florence Servan-Schreiber, gardez la "Power Patate ! Si vous croyez en votre projet, si vous êtes convaincu(e)s que vous êtes fait(e)s pour travailler dans cet univers, alors foncez ! Un refus n'est pas un échec ... C'est une opportunité pour un autre poste :)