Use this template to keep a log of reflections on each of your projects through Mod 1, 2, 3, and 4 at Turing. Feel free to add additional questions/prompts that you want to reflect on to help you prepare for future interviews.
In a few sentences, explain what the project was and the scope of your work. Imagine explaining your answer to a technical recruiter or a developer who you'd potentially be interviewing with.
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How do you think you did working with this group compared with groups you've worked with in the past?
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If you were to work with this same group again, what is one change the group could make to work together more effectively? What was the greatest challenge you had as a group?
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How would you describe your role in this team? How often did you interact with other team members?
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What was a specific technical challenge your group faced? How did you approach this challenge? What went well? What was a struggle?
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What resources or strategies did you use when you were presented with a technical challenge?
- What lessons did you learn during this project? How have you applied these lessons in a recent project (or plan to)?
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What have you learned about the use of agile vs. waterfall in software projects?
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How did you and your group approach project management in this project (what tools did you use, how did you hold each other accountable, etc.)?
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In your team retro, how did you engage in the feedback process? What principles of feedback did you use in these conversations?
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How would you describe your ability to communicate feedback? How has this experience affected your communication skills? How do you want to improve in your ability to communicate feedback?