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Documentation of Practice/Actual Interview Participation

Documentation of Practice/Actual Interview Participation

Mock Interview with Ian Douglas

What happened in the interview/practice?

I scheduled a mock interview with Ian Douglas to practice for the real ones. It was divided into three parts.

In the first part I was asked to tell my story and the reason I decided to start coding. It also included other behavioral questions.

In the second part I was asked technical questions about how the internet works, algorithms, and data structures.

In the last part I needed to complete two coding challenges. After the interview, Ian gave me feedback on what went good and bad, and we went over the coding challenges.

What are some best practices of technical interviews that you've discussed?

  • Be honest if you do not know the answer
  • Be calm
  • Don't speak quickly

On the coding challenge:

  • Make sure you are explaining your process
  • Ask questions
  • Avoid beign quiet

What did you excel at in the practice?

Even though my answers in the coding challenge were not the best, I was able to complete them in a short period of time.

What will you continue to practice as you prep for interviews in the future?

On the technical side, I will continue practicing coding challenges, and also keep learning about algorithms, data structures, and the web.

On the personal side, I will continue to practice telling my story.

What surprised you about the practice?

Even though it was a mock interview, I got really nervous. I also came to the realization that you should practice interviews to be more prepared.

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