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IV I Before the Interview

� Preparation Map
The following map should give you an idea of how to tackle the interview preparation process. One of the
key takeaways here is that it's not just about interview questions. Do projects and write code, too!

Learn multiple
Build projects outside
programming
of school/work.


Ian ua es.

Students: find intern­ Build website/ port-


ship and take classes .__ folio showcasing your ...__ Expand Network.


with large projects. experience.

Professionals: focus Continue to work on


work on "meaty" _____. projects. Try to add on


projects. one more project .

Read intro sections Create draft of resume


Make target list of ...__
of CtCI (Cracking the and send it out for a
preferred companies.


Codinq Interview). resume review.

Implement data struc- Form mock interview


Learn and master
_____. tures and algorithms _____. group with friends to
Big 0.


from scratch. interview each other.

Do mini-projects to
Do several mock inter­
...__ solidify understanding
views.


of ke conce ts.

Create list to track


Continue to practice
-----. mistakes you've made -----.
interview questions.


solving problems.

Begin applying to Review/ update Create interview prep


companies. resume. grid (pg 32).

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IV I Before the Interview

__..
Re-read intro to CtCi, Continue to practice
especially Tech & __.. Do another mock
interview.
questions, writing
Behavioral section. code on paper.


Phone Interview:
Do a final mock
Locate headset and/or
interview.
video camera.


Rehearse stories
from the interview __.. Re-read Algorithm __.. Re-read Big O section
Approaches (pg 67). (pg 38).
prep grid (pg 32).


Rehearse each story
from interview prep .._ .._ Continue to practice
interview questions.
grid once.


Continue to practice Review Powers of 2
questions & review __.. table (pg 61 ). Print __..
your list of mistakes. for a phone screen.


Remember to talk out Wake up in plenty of
loud. Show how you .._ Be Confident (Not
Cocky!).
.._ time to eat a good
think. breakfast & be on time.


Don't forget: Stum-
bling and struggling is __.. __.. Write Thank You note
to recruiter.
normal!


Get an offer? Celebrate! If no offer, ask when If you haven't heard
Your hard work paid ..__ you can re-apply. Don't ..__ from recruiter, check in
off! give up hope! after one week.

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