> #2 - Not keeping your interviewer engaged
> It is extremely simple, just think out loud
Yes, "think out loud" is better than being completely silent, but given that many hiring decisions are based on how the interaction feels, including the quality of the communication _in order to assess thinking skills_, candidates can see huge returns by learning specific communication techniques.
I make videos on this topic (technical and non-technical interview and negotiation skills), and happened to have just made a video on what to say while writing code:
Yes, "think out loud" is better than being completely silent, but given that many hiring decisions are based on how the interaction feels, including the quality of the communication _in order to assess thinking skills_, candidates can see huge returns by learning specific communication techniques.
I make videos on this topic (technical and non-technical interview and negotiation skills), and happened to have just made a video on what to say while writing code:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv42PpY-nK8