Mastering the Technical Interview: A Complete Guide
January 21, 20263450 views0 comments
Understanding the Technical Interview Process
Technical interviews can be intimidating, but with the right preparation, you can approach them with confidence.
The Typical Interview Pipeline
Stage 1: Phone Screen
A 30-45 minute call with a recruiter to discuss your background and motivation.
Stage 2: Technical Phone Interview
A 45-60 minute coding session on a shared editor solving 1-2 algorithm problems.
Stage 3: On-site
A series of 4-6 interviews covering coding, system design, and behavioral questions.
Coding Interview Preparation
- Arrays and Strings β Two pointers, sliding window
- Trees and Graphs β BFS, DFS, shortest path
- Dynamic Programming β Memoization, tabulation
System Design Preparation
Practice designing URL shorteners, chat applications, and news feed systems. Focus on trade-offs and scalability.
Day-of Tips
- Get a good night's sleep
- Ask clarifying questions before diving in
- Think out loud
- It's okay to ask for hints
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