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Interview Guidelines

Expert tips and best practices to ace your technical interviews

Quick Tips

First Impressions

Join 5 minutes early, greet with confidence, and smile naturally.

Problem Solving

Start with a brute force approach, then optimize. Show your thinking process.

Growth Mindset

Discuss challenges as learning opportunities, not failures.

Questions to Ask

Ask about team structure, tech stack, development practices, and growth opportunities.

Detailed Guidelines

Day Before Interview

  • •Review core concepts of the technologies mentioned in the job description
  • •Prepare 2-3 stories about your past projects using the STAR method
  • •Test your computer setup, camera, and microphone for online interviews
  • •Get adequate sleep - 7-8 hours minimum
  • •Prepare your outfit and documents the night before

Do's in Technical Interviews

  • •Think out loud - explain your thought process while solving problems
  • •Ask clarifying questions before jumping into solutions
  • •Acknowledge when you don't know something, then try to reason through it
  • •Write clean, readable code with meaningful variable names
  • •Test your solution with edge cases
  • •Show enthusiasm and genuine interest in the role

Don'ts in Technical Interviews

  • •Don't memorize solutions - understand the concepts
  • •Don't stay silent when stuck - communicate your thinking
  • •Don't criticize previous employers or colleagues
  • •Don't lie about your experience or skills
  • •Don't interrupt the interviewer
  • •Don't give up too quickly on challenging problems

Answering Technical Questions

  • •Structure your answer: What, Why, How, Example
  • •Use concrete examples from your experience
  • •Keep answers focused - 1-2 minutes for most questions
  • •Relate concepts to real-world applications
  • •If unsure, state your assumptions clearly

Explaining Projects

  • •Start with the problem your project solved
  • •Explain your specific role and contributions
  • •Highlight technical challenges and how you overcame them
  • •Mention technologies used and why you chose them
  • •Share measurable outcomes if available

Online Interview Tips

  • •Test your internet connection beforehand
  • •Use a clean, professional background
  • •Ensure good lighting on your face
  • •Look at the camera, not the screen
  • •Keep water nearby and take sips when needed
  • •Have backup plan (phone number) in case of technical issues