#1 SDE Interview Strategies by FAANG Mentors

Want to make it to top product-based companies? If yes, then you are already at the right place to level up your preparation!

Aspiring software engineers glance and master at data structures, system design, coding charts, fundamental subject questions like operating systems, database management etc. and still face rejections at times.?

Every software engineering interview has two sides. One of them represents preparation and the other is representation. While many master the first, they tend to lack in practicing the right interview strategies.?

Fortunately, Bosscoder Academy houses some of the best industry experts from top product-based companies like FAANG, who have been both at the interviewee and interviewer’s place and they have shared some golden tips to make your interview smooth.

So, here’s the prime ones to get you cracking that dream interview!!

• Practice writing a well-documented code with effective communication in the coding language you are most comfortable at. Discuss any test-cases that you have taken care of.

Indeed, one of the aspects of coding interviews is to test your coding skills. It is based on the DSA approach and more importantly, on the basis of how you present it i.e. communicate to the interviewer.

It’s always good to comment code and explain the logic while running through your code or pseudocode.

• Projects in a resume are not only to fill space. They must be meaningful in terms of tech tools used and how you contributed to it.

It is a no-brainer that one must be sound with the tech tool used in the project by them. For instance, if Angular is used then ensure to work through some general questions and also specific inbuilt-libraries used by you.

Also, knowing about the whole working of the project in the form of an overview gives the interviewer a sense of ownership and eagerness in your work style.?

• Always practice past interview questions in the form of mock-interviews. Network with your target role employee and extract knowledge about the work atmosphere to better connect.

Alas, hold on to your best buddies and do mock interviews. Make sure the set of questions is from the past experiences. Only skimming through these might give an illusion that you do know it. But, if you actually do it in real time in an interview setting, you get to know your pros and cons and hence, can work on them.

It’s tried and tested that these top three tips can help you ace fast in your journey and get you the dream job. Bosscoder Academy is the hub for more such industry experts who guide you 24*7 with mock interviews, resume reviews and help you enhance your skills for the wholesome software engineering experience.?

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