When the guy interviewing you is way below your level......

[LondonManc]

How do you know the knowledge levels of the interviewer.

I see nothing but your inflated ego

+1

Not only that but it can be part of the junior's development plan, as well as their boss saying, "here's the questions - ask the same questions to all of them. Of the ones that get them all correct, pick the three applicants you think you can work with best and I'll get them in for a second interview." Great tactic that immediately engages the junior on the project as they have a vested interest in the project as a whole.

Never second guess the interviewer, just be as nice, open and honest as you can.

[OwlHoot]

all the time they are talking you are earning Brownie points. ...

Not necessarily. Some egotistical blabbermouth interviewers will happily do most of the talking.

But later when it comes to assessing the candidates, they'll find they've scarcely registered the quiet listeners. So those CVs will be binned.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

How do you know the knowledge levels of the interviewer.

I see nothing but your inflated ego

Perhaps my post might have come across about egotistic but I certainly approach things with a humble attitude as I hate arrogant geeks who think they are better than you. Also am happy to take on any interview provided it is reasonable... Point is they are getting a Junior to interview for a very advanced role... Somebody at a mid level or able to challenge your ability to deliver through non-technical questions would make more sense.

[vetran]

Not necessarily. Some egotistical blabbermouth interviewers will happily do most of the talking.

But later when it comes to assessing the candidates, they'll find they've scarcely registered the quiet listeners. So those CVs will be binned.

which is why you supply a series of carefully crafted sentences that flatter the interviewer & company.

Ask leading questions, figure out what they think they want then assure them you can deliver it with examples from previous successes.

[LondonManc]

Perhaps my post might have come across about egotistic but I certainly approach things with a humble attitude as I hate arrogant geeks who think they are better than you. Also am happy to take on any interview provided it is reasonable... Point is they are getting a Junior to interview for a very advanced role... Somebody at a mid level or able to challenge your ability to deliver through non-technical questions would make more sense.

Was it a one-stage interview?

[WTFH]

Point is they are getting a Junior to interview for a very advanced role... Somebody at a mid level or able to challenge your ability to deliver through non-technical questions would make more sense.

Why?
The more advanced you get, the fewer people who can interview you on the same level as you. A good interviewee will tailor their responses to suit the understanding of the interviewer.



Questions I ask myself before going in to an interview:
1. Can I do the role based on the description given?
2. Am I happy with the rate being offered?


Preparation for an interview:
1. Can I give examples of where I have done this before?
2. Can I explain my work to someone who doesn't understand it?


As a contractor you are being interviewed for a role because the client does not have someone working for them who has the time or ability to deliver that role. If they already had someone that could do it, they wouldn't be bringing a contractor on. If you go in with the attitude of trying to impress/baffle the interviewer with your terminology then contracting probably isn't for you.

[NotAllThere]

... I hate arrogant geeks who think they are better than you...

Oh don't we all.

[Eirikur]

It's usually the agencies (even the so called specialised ones) who ask the stupid questions. But I have seen in interviews as well especially when an 21 year old HR girl is present, who thinks where do you see yourself in 5 years time is a good question to ask a contractor applying for a 6 month contract.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Why?
The more advanced you get, the fewer people who can interview you on the same level as you. A good interviewee will tailor their responses to suit the understanding of the interviewer.



Questions I ask myself before going in to an interview:
1. Can I do the role based on the description given?
2. Am I happy with the rate being offered?


Preparation for an interview:
1. Can I give examples of where I have done this before?
2. Can I explain my work to someone who doesn't understand it?


As a contractor you are being interviewed for a role because the client does not have someone working for them who has the time or ability to deliver that role. If they already had someone that could do it, they wouldn't be bringing a contractor on. If you go in with the attitude of trying to impress/baffle the interviewer with your terminology then contracting probably isn't for you.

I've been contracting for 6 years now....

Maybe it isn't for me but then plan B/C hasn't taken off yet so what else am I supposed to do?

[WTFH]

I've been contracting for 6 years now....

Maybe it isn't for me but then plan B/C hasn't taken off yet so what else am I supposed to do?

6 years with an attitude like that? My dog is 6 years old and she's not that arrogant.


Also, it's amusing that the helpful advice I and others have given you has gone completely over your head. Maybe we should say it in more technical terms that you are even less likely to understand?