𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁
Stop obsessing over LeetCode. Interview prep is a marathon. Systematic habits beat all-night sessions.
Focus on what companies test.
- Algorithms for some.
- Architecture for others.
- Communication for behavioral rounds.
Learn fundamentals. Do not memorize 500 problems. Strong foundations solve new problems. Pattern memorization fails on new tasks.
Talk out loud. Interviews test your process. Explain your thoughts. A good process beats a silent perfect answer.
Use a system design framework.
- Gather requirements.
- Build a data model.
- Design APIs.
- Create high-level architecture.
Prepare behavioral stories. Use the STAR format.
- Situation.
- Task.
- Action.
- Result.
Rest your brain. Fatigue kills performance. Recovery days are part of the plan.
Practice with peers. Mock interviews build confidence. Feedback improves your score.
Manage your career like a product.
- Keep a brag document.
- List wins every month.
- Prioritize growth over salary.
- Move when you stop learning.