Initial Screening The process usually starts with a friendly HR or recruiter call where you'll discuss your background, salary expectations, and get a feel for the company culture. This is your chance to learn about the role and express your enthusiasm for .NET development. Technical Phone/Video Screen Next comes a technical conversation with a senior developer or team lead. They'll ask about your experience with C#, .NET Framework/.NET Core, databases, and recent projects. Don't worry - they want to see your problem-solving approach, not just perfect answers. Be ready to discuss challenges you've overcome and technologies you're excited about. Coding Assessment Many companies include a coding challenge, either live or take-home. These typically involve: Building a small web API or console application Working with Entity Framework or database operations Implementing common patterns like dependency injection Writing clean, testable code