40-50% of interviewees fail their software engineering interviews for non technical reasons. Don't let yourself be one of them.
This course will teach you about each step of the process and how to prepare for each of them along with the soft skills needed to impress your interviewer and crush every coding interview.
You will
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40-50% of interviewees fail their software engineering interviews for non technical reasons. Don't let yourself be one of them.
This course will teach you about each step of the process and how to prepare for each of them along with the soft skills needed to impress your interviewer and crush every coding interview.
You will
40-50% of interviewees fail their software engineering interviews for non technical reasons. Don't let yourself be one of them.
This course will teach you about each step of the process and how to prepare for each of them along with the soft skills needed to impress your interviewer and crush every coding interview.
You will
- Learn to differentiate between different types of interviews and how to approach them (i.e. behavioral, white board/coding questions, take home challenges, refactoring, system design, etc.)
- Learn how to organize your interview prep material and company communication
- Learn what you should research when preparing for a specific job
- Complete a self analysis activity to prepare yourself to answer popular traditional and culture fit interview questions
- Develop stories so you have a response to any type of behavioral question
- Be given the steps you should take anytime you get asked a white boarding question
- Create a list of questions to bring to your interview
If your ready to feel confident going into each and every interview and land you dream job, this course is for you.
Here is a review from the first student to complete my course:
"WOW. For how relatively short this course is (a few hours), it has everything I was looking for and much more. Katelyn explains everything with clear, concise real-world examples. There are a lot of great pdf's to download with each section of the course that are super useful; checklists, exercises, common questions, etc. Just fantastic. What's even more awesome is there's a whole section of the course devoted to the technical part of the interview. I liked how there were exercises to do along the way that can be used and stored for your own interviews/interview prep. In addition I really liked how there were some hints/examples of things you could say in response to some of the questions in the exercises to help get your creative juices going, extremely helpful. Overall a fantastic and invaluable course I would recommend to anyone." - Justin H.
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Learning objectives
- Differentiate between different types of interviews and how to approach them (i.e. behavioral, white board/coding questions, take home challenges, refactoring, system design, etc.)
- Easily answer behavioral questions when asked “tell me about a time when you…”
- Build a step-by-step list to approaching coding questions
- Create of list of key questions to ask the hiring manager and the interviewer specific to a particular role and company
- Develop a prep system you will use on all future interviews
- Differentiate between different types of interviews and how to approach them (i.e. behavioral, white board/coding questions, take home challenges, refactoring, system design, etc.)
- Easily answer behavioral questions when asked “tell me about a time when you…”
- Build a step-by-step list to approaching coding questions
- Create of list of key questions to ask the hiring manager and the interviewer specific to a particular role and company
- Develop a prep system you will use on all future interviews
Syllabus
Student will know how to prepare for all types of technical interview questions from basic q&a to white boarding questions to questions about their previous projects.
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In this lecture you will have a chance to see a little bit more about what you will be learning throughout this course as well as learning a little more about me, your instructor.
In this lecture you will learn what a personal pitch is and why it's important to prepare one before an interview. You will learn some do's and don'ts of personal pitches and how to both prepare and give one.
In this lecture you will learn all about keeping organized throughout your preparation and your interviews. You will learn how to organize company communication, interview material and technical knowledge. You will see some examples of tools you can use to keep organized.
In this lecture you will learn why doing research before an interview is important, what you should take note of when you are doing research, and site you can use.
Research on the position and company is imperative to your success during the interview. In this activity you will see some example notes on a summer intern position at Udemy then you will practice your research skills on a job of your choosing.
In this lecture you will learn what a typical interview process looks like. You will learn the different pieces of an interview and will feel confident understanding what will be brought up during each different type.
In the lecture you will learn why the recruiter is your best friend throughout your interview process as well as how to find out each step of the interview process.
In this lecture, I will introduce you to what you will be learning throughout the Culture Fit and Behavioral Interview Questions Section.
In this lecture, you will see some of the most popular traditional and culture fit interview questions. You will learn why these questions are important and how to prepare for them.
In this activity you will do some self analyzing to help prepare you for traditional and culture fit questions. Putting in the time now means you don’t have to think of these answers on the spot during your interview.
In this lecture, you will learn what behavioral questions are, why interviewers ask them, and categories they typically fall into.
In this activity you will be thinking back on your experiences and writing down stories that highlight your strengths.
In this lecture you will learn what is the STAR Technique and how to use it to answer behavioral interview questions along with some do's and don'ts.
In this lecture, you will learn what technical q&a questions look like, how to research and review to prepare for these questions, and tips on how you should answer them.
In this lecture you will be learning what live coding and white boarding questions look like, resources to help you prepare for them, common topics that are covered with the questions, common mistakes interviewees make when answering these questions and the step you should be taking every time you approach one of these questions
In this lecture, you will learn what to expect when an interviewer asks you questions about your previous projects, how you should prepare to answer them, and how to choose which project to discuss when asked a question.
In this activity, you will be thinking back on your previous work and taking notes of the important technical aspects.
In this lecture, you will learn the basics of system design questions, popular examples of these types of questions, common topics these questions typically fall into and tips on how to answer these questions.
In this lecture you will learn about the two types of take home challenges, how to approach them and what you should do to prepare for them.
In the lecture you will learn why you should always prepare a set of questions for your interviewer and how to create that list.
In this lecture, you will learn what you should review, wear, and bring on the day of your interview.
In this lecture, you will learn the 3 things you should be doing after each and every interview.
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Prepare behavioral & soft skills for coding interviews
Instructor explains concepts clearly.
Helps learners feel more prepared and confident.
Covers various non-technical interview aspects.
Engaging activities and useful downloads provided.
Learn actionable techniques like the STAR method.
Activities
Review Common Data Structures and Algorithms
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Reinforce your understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms, which are frequently tested in coding interviews.
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Review common data structures like arrays, linked lists, trees, and graphs.
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Practice implementing basic algorithms such as sorting and searching.
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Solve practice problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
Review 'The Algorithm Design Manual'
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Use this book to deepen your understanding of algorithm design principles and techniques.
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Read the chapters relevant to specific algorithm design paradigms.
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Study the examples and case studies provided in the book.
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Try to apply the techniques to solve new problems.
Develop a Personal Pitch Presentation
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Craft a compelling personal pitch to effectively introduce yourself during interviews.
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Outline your key skills, experiences, and career goals.
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Write a concise and engaging script for your pitch.
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Practice delivering your pitch with confidence and enthusiasm.
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Review 'Cracking the Coding Interview'
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Use this book to gain a deeper understanding of common coding interview questions and strategies.
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Cracking the Coding Interview
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Read the chapters relevant to data structures and algorithms.
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Work through the practice problems and understand the solutions.
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Focus on the behavioral questions section to prepare for non-technical aspects.
Create a Personal Interview Story Bank
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Prepare for behavioral questions by documenting your experiences using the STAR method.
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Reflect on past experiences and identify situations that highlight your skills.
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Write down the Situation, Task, Action, and Result for each story.
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Practice telling these stories out loud to improve your delivery.
Conduct Mock Interviews with Peers
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Gain experience and feedback by practicing mock interviews with other students.
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Find a partner who is also preparing for coding interviews.
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Take turns being the interviewer and the interviewee.
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Provide constructive feedback to each other after each interview.
Build a Mock Interview Platform
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Solidify your understanding of the interview process by creating a platform that simulates the experience.
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Design a simple web application with user authentication.
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Implement features for creating and answering interview questions.
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Add functionality for recording and reviewing mock interviews.
Review Common Data Structures and Algorithms
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms, which are frequently tested in coding interviews.
Show steps
- Review common data structures like arrays, linked lists, trees, and graphs.
- Practice implementing basic algorithms such as sorting and searching.
- Solve practice problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
Review 'The Algorithm Design Manual'
Show steps
Use this book to deepen your understanding of algorithm design principles and techniques.
View
The Algorithm Design Manual (Texts in Computer...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the chapters relevant to specific algorithm design paradigms.
- Study the examples and case studies provided in the book.
- Try to apply the techniques to solve new problems.
Develop a Personal Pitch Presentation
Show steps
Craft a compelling personal pitch to effectively introduce yourself during interviews.
Show steps
- Outline your key skills, experiences, and career goals.
- Write a concise and engaging script for your pitch.
- Practice delivering your pitch with confidence and enthusiasm.
Review 'Cracking the Coding Interview'
Show steps
Use this book to gain a deeper understanding of common coding interview questions and strategies.
View
Cracking the Coding Interview
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the chapters relevant to data structures and algorithms.
- Work through the practice problems and understand the solutions.
- Focus on the behavioral questions section to prepare for non-technical aspects.
Create a Personal Interview Story Bank
Show steps
Prepare for behavioral questions by documenting your experiences using the STAR method.
Show steps
- Reflect on past experiences and identify situations that highlight your skills.
- Write down the Situation, Task, Action, and Result for each story.
- Practice telling these stories out loud to improve your delivery.
Conduct Mock Interviews with Peers
Show steps
Gain experience and feedback by practicing mock interviews with other students.
Show steps
- Find a partner who is also preparing for coding interviews.
- Take turns being the interviewer and the interviewee.
- Provide constructive feedback to each other after each interview.
Build a Mock Interview Platform
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of the interview process by creating a platform that simulates the experience.
Show steps
- Design a simple web application with user authentication.
- Implement features for creating and answering interview questions.
- Add functionality for recording and reviewing mock interviews.
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