1. Have you learned something new or interesting lately?

Make sure you know all the relevant news and blogs. You should be reading them regardless, but doing so on a daily basis during your job search is important. Be ready to talk casually and fluently about the latest web trends.

2. What is the difference between <div> and <frame>?

A <div> is a generic container element for grouping and styling, whereas a <frame> creates divisions within a web page and should be used within the <frameset> tag. The use of <frame> and <frameset> are no longer popular and are now being replaced with the more flexible <iframe>, which has become popular for embedding foreign elements (ie. Youtube videos) into a page.

3. Please explain what are three ways to reduce page load time?

Again there are many answers here: Reduce image sizes, remove unnecessary widgets, HTTP compression, put CSS at the top and script references at the bottom or in external files, reduce lookups, minimize redirects, caching, etc.

4. What are the new media-related elements in HTML5?

HTML5 has strong support for media. There are now special <audio> and <video> tags. There are additional A/V support tags as well: <embed> is a container for 3rd party applications. <track> is for adding text tracks to media. <source> is useful for A/V media from multiple sources.

5. Tell us what is your preferred development environment?

This is your chance to talk shop and demonstrate some industry knowledge. Be prepared to talk about your favorite editor, browser, plug-ins, operating system, and other tools. Freshen up on your lingo.

6. My hyperlink or image is not displaying correctly, what is wrong with it?

It could be any number of things, but the most common mistakes are leaving out a tag bracket or quote missing for href, src, or alt text may be the issue. You should also verify the link itself.

7. What are the new image elements in HTML5?

Canvas and WebGL. <Canvas> is a new element that acts as a container for graphical elements like images and graphics. Coupled with JavaScript, it supports 2D graphics. WebGL stands for Web Graphics Language, a free cross-platform API that is used for generating 3D graphics in web browsers.

8. Explain me what are the limitations when serving XHTML pages?

Perhaps the biggest issue is the poor browser support XHTML currently enjoys. Internet Explorer and a number of other user agents cannot parse XHTML as XML. Thus, it is not the extensible language it was promised to be. There are many other issues. Take your pick.

9. Please explain what are your career goals?

My goals are to establish my self for the concern of each level of life, like bringing up, speaking, and moral values.

10. Please explain what is “Semantic HTML?”?

Semantic HTML is a coding style where the tags embody what the text is meant to convey. In Semantic HTML, tags like <b></b> for bold, and <i></i> for italic should not be used, reason being they just represent formatting, and provide no indication of meaning or structure. The semantically correct thing to do is use <strong></strong> and <em></em>. These tags will have the same bold and italic effects, while demonstrating meaning and structure (emphasis in this case).

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11. Explain why did you get into coding, programming, etc.?

“Because I can make good $,” “I don't like to dress up or shave,” and “because I loved the movie Hackers,” are not good enough answers. Well… a comment about Hackers might fly but make sure you have a real backstory that describes your “Aha!” moment.

12. Explain me what's your process for reporting bugs and fixing them?

Websites are dynamic and code can be fickle. It is not uncommon that a minor change can affect how a plugin or patch of code performs. By discussing upfront how your Website designer or developer wants to hear about the problem and their process to resolve it will save you unnecessary headaches.

13. Tell me a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project?

When I was doing my thesis individually, I had to face many hurdles despite that I submitted it before the deadline and get appreciation from my supervisor.

14. What are data- attributes good for?

The HTML5 data- attribute is a new addition that assigns custom data to an element. It was built to store sensitive or private data that is exclusive to a page or application, for which there are no other matching attributes or elements.

15. Ok, what's the real difference between HTML and HTML5?

There are many. From a broader perspective, HTML was a simple language for laying out text and images on a webpage, whereas HTML5 can be viewed as an application development platform that does what HTML does that and more, including better support for audio, video, and interactive graphics. It has a number of new elements, supports offline data storage for applications, and has more robust exchange protocols. Thus, proprietary plug-in technologies like Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight, Apache Pivot, and Sun JavaFX are no longer needed, because browsers can now process these elements without additional requirements.

16. Tell me do you have the bandwidth?

Are they a one-person design shop, or do they have associate developers? The right answer depends upon the scale and critical success factors of your project. Obviously if your website designer or developer doesn't have support (staff or subcontractors), there's a risk especially if your designer unexpectedly moves to a Caribbean island without wifi access.

17. What motivates you to succeed as Web Content Composer?

My experience and self confidence always motivates me to succeed. Also the outcome of the result creates an inner drive in me to succeed.

18. Explain about your most visited article. What made it successful in your opinion?

Day today use of chemical substances. Made it successful to use different other materials for same property substances.

19. Tell me what happens after launch?

Once they turn over the keys to your new website, what happens? What kind of training will you receive? What support is included in the maintenance package? Designing and launching a site is a periodic event; upkeep and maintenance is not. You will probably learn a lot about all the components and moving parts that make up your website. Now that your expertly crafted design is in place, your White Hat SEO Strategies like SEO Link Building takes center stage. You'll also need to have Web Analytic data collection and reporting in place. If not, you'll hear crickets since you've got a beautiful website without visitors and no data is figure out how to fix it.

20. Explain me how do you make comments without text being picked up by the browser?

Comments are used to explain and clarify code or to prevent code from being recognized by the browser. Comments start with “*<!--” and end with ” -->“.
<!-- Insert comment here. -->

21. hat is the difference between HTML5 interaction in Sencha and Twitter/Bootstrap?

Sencha and Twitter/Bootstrap are both HTML development frameworks that integrate HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. The major difference is that in Sencha, the three languages are all comingled together in code, whereas in Bootstrap, HTML and CSS and decoupled.

22. Explain me what is your hourly rate? And, what are your maintenance fees?

This is important to understand after the project is complete. Why? Because once the code is written, images are uploaded, and the site is launched, your website is an ever evolving entity. If not, don't bother creating one. Over time, your website should grow in content, and your White Hat SEO strategy will shift. For the changes you (or someone on your staff) can't make, then knowing your developer's hourly rate or maintenance fees to help budget for the care and feeding of your website after its debut.

23. Explain me what kind of things must you be wary of when design or developing for multilingual sites?

Another problem with many solutions: setting the default language, using Unicode encoding, using the ‘lang' attribute, being aware of standard font sizes and text direction, and language word length (may affect layout).

24. What is the difference between the application model of HTML and HTML5?

Trick question, there is no difference. HTML5 is a continuum of HTML and just a souped up version of the original HTML. There has been no major paradigm shift.

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25. What purpose do Work Workers serve and what are some of their benefits?

Web Workers are background scripts that do not interfere with the user interface or user interactions on a webpage, allowing HTML to render uninterrupted while JavaScript works in the background.

26. What are some new input attributes in HTML5?

There are many new form elements including: datalist, datetime, output, keygen, date, month, week, time, number, range, email, and url.

27. Tell me how do you optimize a website's assets?

There are a number of answers to this question: File concatenation, file compression, CDN Hosting, offloading assets, re-organizing and refining code, etc. Have a few ready.

28. Explain me about your education. How has it prepared you for this career?

It has given me the analytical and research skills that I have been able to use later in my career.

29. Please explain where do you see yourself in five years?

Independent Women as a head of a content management department in a re known company.

30. What is the difference in caching between HTML5 and the old HTML?

An important feature of HTML5 is the Application Cache. It creates an offline version of a web application. and stores website files such as HTML files, CSS, images, and JavaScript, locally. It is a feature that speeds up site performance.

31. What is the syntax difference between a bulleted list and numbered list?

Bulleted lists use the <ul> tag, which stands for “unordered,” whereas <ol> is used to create an ordered list.

32. Tell me what do you like most about being a Web Content Developer?

Engaging with the target audience, getting positive feedback.

33. What do you like least about being a Web Content Developer?

I am not sure about the job description since I am new to this field.

34. Explain what three words would you use to describe yourself?

Quick learner, good communication skills, process improvement ideas.

35. Tell me have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor?

On few occasion due to lack or poor understanding in communication.