At AVIO Consulting, we love curious people. We respect those who do their research to make informed choices about their career. So, since you’re taking the time to do your homework, here’s some information about our process, answers to common questions, and tips for making the best impression in an AVIO interview.
What we look for
We initially look for three things in prospective AVIO team members: Competency, Communication, and Curiosity. What does that mean?
- Competency: Technical competency is a must. Knowing your tools and following best practices ensures a great final product.
- Communication: Each role at AVIO is client-facing, so it’s important to be able to communicate with the external business. We value clear, concise communication just as much internally.
- Curiosity: For us, curiosity means being driven to learn new things, working to improve skills and practices, and helping others to do the same. Knowledge-sharing is a massive part of who we are as a company.
Knowledge sharing is a massive part of who we are as a company.
Values
At AVIO, we hold ourselves to high expectations. We are focused on our customers. We do the right thing, and we’re here for each other. These values drive our everyday interactions and decisions, ensuring that we not only deliver high-quality solutions for clients but also foster an internal culture of trust, support, and both personal and professional growth.
Once hired as an AVIO consultant, your performance is based on those same values:
- Here for Each Other – how well you support your colleagues and contribute to team success
- Customer Focused – how well you anticipate and meet client needs
- High Expectations – the quality and timeliness of your work
- Do the Right Thing – doing things the right way instead of what’s easy, being accountable for your actions
Any of our interviewers will be happy to give you more details on how these values guide our work at AVIO.
General Advice for AVIO Interviews
- BE ON TIME. Email or text Talent Engagement if you can’t make it on time. They’ll let your interviewer know. If you need to reschedule, that’s OK. We understand that some days are unpredictable in this business, but communication is vital in these circumstances.
- BE PREPARED. Most people are nervous during interviews; we’ve all been there. You can combat some of your nerves with simple preparation. Think about the most challenging projects you’ve worked on, difficult problems you’ve solved, and times when you’ve made mistakes. Take a few minutes to list out the tools you’ve used for each phase of the software development life cycle so you won’t forget names in the moment.
- BE HONEST. Admit when you don’t know something. If someone uses an acronym you’ve never heard, ask what it is. If you haven’t had experience or exposure to something, say so. Very few people come into AVIO with every single skill required. We have one of the best training programs in the industry, so if you haven’t set up CI/CD pipelines before or aren’t sure about the latest security standards, don’t worry. That’s not going to disqualify you, but lying or exaggerating about your experience will.
- BE DIRECT. We are a diverse team with different styles, but most of the people you’ll meet in this process are direct communicators. When they ask a direct question, they will want a direct answer. If you feel that more context or detail is needed to answer, say so. If you find yourself talking for a long time, take a moment to stop and ask the interviewer if your response is sufficient or if they would like more detail.
- BE YOURSELF. This is probably the most important thing. We want you to show up to work (and your interviews) as your authentic self. We’re fairly casual, so wearing business casual attire to your interview is fine. But show up as who you are, not what you think we want you to be. Also, don’t forget you’re interviewing us, too. Take some time to think about what’s important to you and prepare some questions. The Team Interview is where you’ll meet the folks who know the most about the day-to-day life of an AVIO Developer or Architect, so take advantage of that expertise and ask everything you’re curious about. They’ll tell you what life is like working at AVIO.
AVIO’s Interview Process
For most of our interviewees, the initial step will be an interview with Talent Engagement.
- Initial Interview (30 minutes): We’ll cover your history, what you’re looking for in your next career step, and some questions about projects and learning experiences. Come prepared as we’ll want to know how much travel you’re comfortable with, your salary expectations, and what training you’d be interested in.
- Teach Screen (45 minutes): This is a technical screening typically with two members of the development team. They’ll discuss your role in projects, what tools you’ve used, and best practices. They’re not only looking for technical skills and best practices. They want to see how well you’d communicate your decision process to a client. They may ask questions like how you’d clarify a vague requirement, when you’d use SOAP versus REST APIs, or what the pros and cons of using a particular framework are.
- Team Interview (45 minutes): This will be a team Interview where you’ll meet two more AVIOnites, usually a mix of Senior Developers and Architects. The interview format is similar to the Tech Screen, but more in-depth.
- Final Interview (60-minutes): The last step with the executive team. This typically includes the Executive VP and the CTO, although the President may also attend. What they’re looking for in this interview is the whole package: any technical weaknesses or areas that weren’t addressed in other interviews, your communication skills and how well you present yourself, and what kind of team dynamic you are most successful in.
Feedback
Feedback usually comes back within 48 hours of the interview, and you’ll either get an email about next steps or a phone call to debrief and discuss feedback. Feel free to email us if you haven’t heard from us. We are committed to providing an excellent candidate experience, and we don’t ever want you to feel like you’re in the dark about where you stand.
Bonus Tips for Technical Interviews
These interviews are tough and when you’re nervous, you may forget things you already know. To prepare for these, think about the tools and practices you use for every phase: Planning, Design, Development, Deployment, Security, Testing, Support, and Knowledge Transfer. What standards do you use for documentation? How do you handle logging? How do you use AI in your daily work?
If you want to know what AVIO’s standards are, you can find many of them in our webinars. If you haven’t used MuleSoft before, you can find free courses on MuleSoft’s training site. Make sure this is something you want to work with every day and understand what experience is most relevant to this type of work.
Still have questions?
Email our Talent team: careers@avioconsulting.com We’re happy to help!