How to increase your chances of clearing an interview?

This is the framework I follow and it has worked wonders for me - 1. Be like Jim Halpert

Yeah skills are important but for that a coding test is enough to judge your abilities.

Interviews are all about knowing what would it be like to work on a problem with you.

Would you want to work with you?

This new free AI tool would release you from the stress of last minute exam prep.

Imagine ChatGPT but for your class notes!

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Here's how you can use it (with special prompts) - https://t.co/TflgqPsRSEwritesparkle.ai
1. Just upload your documents.

2. Index them - Writesparkle will scan and understand your document.

3. Start chatting away!

Myth-busting time 👀

Most common misconception about technical interviews - [1] Pretentious Optimization:

I've usually seen people giving *intentionally* the brute force and pretending to think of the optimized solution.

If you know the most optimized solution, give it to them directly.

Solving a problem fast gives more points than dragging one.

Coding + Music = Productivity ↑

Playlists and radios for coding to the beat: 1. Code Radios:

Coding while listening to music is like having your soundtrack to your programming journey.

Tune into these live stations and get in the zone!

→ coderadio.freecodecamp.org

→lofi.cafe

→ musicforprogramming.net/latest/

Hackathons are a highly underrated pathway to secure job interviews at big tech.

My tips and resources on acing them: 1. Where to find them?

→ Unstop
→ Hackerrank
→ Career Pages

I've compiled a list of flagship hackathons that take place annually:

https://twitter.com/vibalijoshi/status/1573167775807332353

Do you struggle to communicate well during job interviews?

Try out these FREE tools to improve it - 1/ Poised:

- AI powered communication coach
- Get realtime feedback on your answers

poised.com/use-cases/pois…

These AI-backed websites curbed my fear of writing formal emails - 1. Writerly

writerly.ai/tags/email

Did you know that technical interview questions repeat most of the time?

Let's take advantage of that!

Here is how you can get frequently asked coding questions from your target company for free- 1. Advanced Google Search:

A hack I came across which I found helpful was using Google Advanced Search to find these resources.

Type -

"Microsoft interview questions filetype:pdf"

You will get official company and resources from top universities for their students.

Did you know that Harvard has free Resume, CV and Cover Letter resources - including action verbs, templates and samples?

I've compiled a list of them - 1. This document contains:

- Tips
- Resume Samples
- Resume Template
- Action Verbs
- Cover Letter Tips

hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/file…

Mock interviews can make ALL the difference.

It’s the best way to reduce anxiety before interviews and help identify areas you need to work on.

Here are websites that enable you to simulate the interview environment 🧵 1. Pramp

Get matched with interviewers based on your choice of programming language and experience level.

🔗: pramp.com

Unpopular Opinion: Asking the interviewer a question at the end is a great way to make a good impression during an interview✨

Confused about what to ask?

Let's fix it - 1. Success at the company:

- What traits and characteristics define a successful employee in the workplace?

- Which soft skills do you believe will be most beneficial to the business and position?

- What criteria or objectives will be used to assess my performance?

Did you know that Microsoft has a ton of resources available to aid with your job search?

What could be better than getting advice directly from Microsoft recruiters?

I've compiled a list of them 🧵 1. Resume Building -

What a recruiter looks at in the resume with examples -

The festive season is officially over 💔

Are you struggling to start working/studying after this break?

Here is how I manage to get things done even when I don't want to - Focus on fixing the environment -

As James Clear says:

“Before you try to increase your willpower, try to decrease the friction in your environment.”

But how?