Third-Party Software Engineer 

How did you get your current job?
University Job Fair

What was the application process?
Submitted Resume, filled out online application

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had a 3 hour interview session with 3 different managers, one on one.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
What skills did I possess. If I could handle specific situations and responsibilities.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes they are constantly training me.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
There is constant training to keep up with the latest software, hardware , technological advances

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes a bachelors was necessary

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
Yes helped me get used to a corporate vs public setting

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
First get a Bachelors in IT or Computer Science. Then search for employers that would have a technical aspect to them. My employer is a major online retailer – so obviously they will have a need for technical positions

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Technical skills out the wazoo! Be very computer literate as well as efficient.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Make sure you are ready for long hours when the system goes down. Customers will go elsewhere if they can’t order from the website you are responsible for!