Got rejected by a DE/ DA role because of typing speedðŸ˜
I am done man, I could solve all the SQL questions and could explain the logic instantaneously ( like in 5 seconds).
But typing all the column names and small errors made the interview stretch by 10 minutes, and the feedback I received was that I was slowðŸ˜
I am SQL god, can do Islands and gaps questions in SQL, Pandas and even PySpark. But typing speed ðŸ˜
Imma die working for the same company, I am done with this . I had prepared so much for this, the JD mentioned Pandas and I studied in so much depth that I was production ready. As such, getting shortlists at low YOE( less than 2 ) is tough, then I get this
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If your logic was correct, then I see no reason for typing speed to be an issue. Can you share me your resume? I’ll see what I can do for you.
Also if you can go through the openings and see if you find anything you like, let me know that too
My WPM score is 37-40 which is above average I guess
I wouldn't call 40 above avg.. try to come around 70-80 to be on the safer side. Shouldn't be really that tough. Going over 100 is tougher. Anyway, good luck on next interview
Go to this site called monkeytype.com. Spend 10 minutes a day and do the typing challenges there. Make an account so you can track your progress. You should be able to come to 72 wpm pretty quickly!
Maybe the reason is attitude, skills can be taught, and in real projects work no need of God level skills needed. All they see is the right attitude.
Yeah sure, bring your moral policing to a proper tech discussion. You must be a very to work with😂
I didn't mention I am a SQL god in interview ofc
Attitude can be guessed, how candidates answer questions, and can candidate fit in the team. If the recruiter thinks the candidate has potential but can create issues for other team members, then they reject by giving such reasons.
We should reject bad things before bad things reject us
May be try to keep a bit of active communication next time when you type. Slow typing shouldn’t be a problem as long as there is no drop-dead silence when you are doingso
I was explaining the code every step of the way, maybe will drop my interview experience in a separate post
I would say interview results often depend not only on a candidate’s skills but also on an interviewer’s perspective and sometimes even their mood. I’ve seen many highly qualified people unable to clear interviews, not because they lack domain knowledge, but simply due to timing, circumstances, or luck.
So don’t stress—one interview cannot define your capabilities or expertise. Try to look at it positively: if you’re not selected, it may simply mean that the team wasn’t the right fit for you. A better opportunity with a better team is always ahead.
