Table of Contents
What should I revise before coding interview?
4 Tips for Preparing for a Coding Interview
- Build the hard skills. Get in the habit of regularly doing code challenges.
- Don’t forget the soft skills.
- Acknowledge multiple solutions.
- Study your algorithms and data structures.
Where can I practice for coding interviews?
In addition to those resources, here are the best code interview prep platforms for developer candidates.
- Coderbyte. Helpful links: Website | Interview Prep | Blog | Pricing.
- Interview Cake. Helpful links: Website | Interview Prep | Blog | Pricing.
- AlgoExpert.
- Interviewing.io.
- Leetcode.
- HackerEarth.
- HackerRank.
How do phone coding interviews work?
In a coding interview, you will be given a technical question by the interviewer. You will write the code in a real-time, collaborative editor (phone screen) or on a whiteboard (on-site), and have 30 to 45 minutes to solve the problem. This is where the real fun begins!
How do I get better at collabedit?
I would definitely recommend taking a few minutes to code a simple program in Collabedit (or Stypi if appropriate). Getting used to the quirks [1] won’t directly help you very much, but it might help avoid distracting you, which could help a lot.
How do I answer the phone during a job interview?
First, be sure to let family members and/or roommates know you are expecting a call. When you answer the phone, respond with your name. You can say, “This is Jane Doe” or “John Smith speaking!” That way, the interviewer will know they’ve reached the right person.
How can I improve my phone interview skills?
Use a quiet, comfortable, and private space with no distractions so you can focus on the interview. If you’ll be using your cellphone, make sure it’s fully charged, and you are in a spot with good reception for the call. You may also find that standing during an interview helps you sound more energetic during the call.
How much time should you spend writing code for an interview?
There’s no need to go overboard. An hour or two should be plenty. These are skills that are rarely used during the course of regular work. The point isn’t to get proficient with writing code unassisted but rather to be comfortable enough doing so that it isn’t an added stressor during the interview. Tools for everyone who codes.