When you’re interviewing for a new job, don’t forget that it’s a two-way street.

In my field, there are a few major things interviewers first look for: Are you competent? Can you handle stressful situations? Are you willing to learn new technology? These are all great topics that help filter out unqualified candidates.

As the candidate, the important thing to remember and actively take advantage is: Interviewing is a two-way street. There are some things you need to look for: Is this company competent? Are its engineers productive, smart people that you’ll enjoy working with? etc.

Don’t forget that you need to play hardball too.