Questions about the role
How does the browser render a page?
How to answer: Explain parsing HTML and CSS, layout, paint and why reflows are costly.
When would you use state management libraries?
How to answer: Say when local state is enough and when shared state needs a store.
How do you make a site accessible?
How to answer: Talk about semantic HTML, labels, contrast, focus order and testing with a keyboard.
How do you improve page speed?
How to answer: Mention image sizes, code splitting, caching and measuring with real metrics.
Tell me about working with a designer.
How to answer: Share how you handled a trade-off between design and time or performance.
Common HR questions
Tell me about yourself.
How to answer: In about a minute: your current role or degree, 1 or 2 results that fit this job, and why you want it.
Why should we hire you?
How to answer: Match 3 of your strengths to the job post, for example JavaScript, TypeScript and React, with proof.
What is your notice period?
How to answer: Give the exact period and whether early release is possible.
How to prepare
- Read the job post and list the skills it asks for.
- Prepare 3 short stories from your resume using the STAR method.
- Know the numbers on your resume and how you got them.
- Prepare 2 questions to ask the interviewer.
Skills interviewers often test
Frequently asked questions
What is asked in a front-end developer interview?
Role questions about your skills and past work, plus HR questions such as "Tell me about yourself" and notice period. See the list above.
How should a fresher prepare?
A portfolio with 3 live projects and their code matters more than a long skills list.
What should I bring to the interview?
Copies of your resume, ID, certificates if asked, and a short list of questions for them.