Go to an Interview even if you are not changing your job.

Go to an Interview even if you are not changing your job.

Even if you are not changing your job, it is still a good idea to attend at least 1 interview every year. This is to:

Know your current values

Suppose you work at a place for quite a long time, you feel comfortable, which sometimes is not good for you to understand your current values (your advantages and weakness). An interview reviews what you lack and what areas you need to improve on.

Know the latest technology stacks

Technologies evolve quickly, e.g. especially for front-end frameworks that come out every few months. Staying in one place may not give you chances to get hands on these new things. An interview is like a free idea exchange meeting, why not?

Train your interviewing skills

Do you still remember when is your last time to do the IQ puzzles or logics tests? An interview helps you to pick up these, as well as the interviewing/communication skills.

Broaden your horizons

Different companies do different things and do things differently. An interview gives you different ideas, and help broaden your horizons.

Regain your confidence

Feel frustrated at your work? An interview helps you regain your confidence, because you will normally be asked what you currently do in your role and that is the thing you are best familiar with.

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