The hottest Interview Preparation Substack posts right now

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How to pass any first-round interview (even in a terrible talent market)

Lenny's Newsletter • 5228 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Career development Professional Skills Personal Growth
  1. First-round interviews are designed to filter out candidates who may not be a good fit for the role.
  2. Prepare for interviews by organizing your career story, walking down memory lane, and learning behavioral frameworks.
  3. Ask high-quality questions at the end of the interview to showcase your interest and stand out as a candidate.

Bloom Filter [Systems Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 10 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Data Structures Algorithms Systems Design Interview Preparation
  1. Bloom Filters are probabilistic data structures used to efficiently test for membership.
  2. Bloom Filters work by having a bit array of size m with k hash functions mapping values to indices, setting the indices to 1 for a given input.
  3. Bloom Filters are great for reducing unnecessary disk access, but they can result in false positives and need regeneration as more values are added.

3 Things Athletic Training can teach you about Interview Preparation [StoryTime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 02 Oct 22
💼 Business Training Interview Preparation System Efficiency Self-Improvement
  1. Athletic training principles can be applied to interview preparation for peak performance and best results.
  2. Avoid inefficient approaches like solving hundreds of Leetcode problems or spending excessive time studying; focus on enjoying the process.
  3. Lessons from athletic training, like discipline and strategy, can benefit your journey in various aspects of life.
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A fun no-calculator Problem [Math Monday]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 23 Aug 22
🚌 Education Math Learning Tutoring Problem Solving Interview Preparation
  1. The newsletter shared a fun math problem that doesn't require advanced knowledge, great for problem-solving practice.
  2. The author offered a limited-time 50% discount to celebrate almost 50 questions completed in the newsletter.
  3. There was a special request for readers to fill out a form to recommend the newsletter to Substack for more visibility.

A list of questions to improve your performance on arrays[Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Coding Problem Solving Interview Preparation Software Development
  1. The post discusses a list of questions to enhance your array problem-solving skills. It emphasizes coding each solution for beginners and mentally solving for advanced readers.
  2. There is a reminder to use a specific system to maximize learning from each question presented.
  3. The publication includes a special request to show support by completing a form to feature the newsletter on Substack.

How to Structure your Interview Answers[Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 27 Apr 22
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Problem Solving Skill development Tutorial
  1. Start by solving edge/base cases to warm up your mind and gain momentum for complex problems
  2. Run through hypothetical solutions manually to gain intuition and avoid getting stuck on challenging coding problems
  3. After understanding 'what' your solution does, focus on 'how' to implement it using modular and incremental coding

How Netflix handles it operations[System Design Sundays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 04 Apr 22
🕹 Technology System Design Engineering Interview Preparation Tech Tools
  1. Good systems are created using a top-down approach, focusing on important decisions with the highest ROI, especially in limited time/resource scenarios like interviews.
  2. Understanding recent tools and technologies is crucial for systems design, different from Leetcode-style problems.
  3. Thinking from multiple perspectives such as developer, investor, and user is key to mastering systems design, helping to tackle complex questions effectively.

Problem 31: Maxium Rainwater Trapping[Microsoft]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 31 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Coding Problem Solving Software Engineering Interview Preparation
  1. The problem discussed involves calculating how much water can be trapped after rain, based on elevation maps.
  2. Problem solving and recognition skills are important for this type of coding challenge, rather than specialized knowledge.
  3. The newsletter offers coding interview help and techniques for success, especially for firms like FAANG and MAMAA.

New Newsletter Structure

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 13 Mar 22
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Math Techniques Finance System Design
  1. The newsletter is now going daily, offering a comprehensive schedule for coding interview preparation.
  2. The schedule includes themed days like Math Monday and Technique Tuesday, covering important aspects of coding interviews.
  3. Premium subscribers gain access to in-depth solutions, stories, and system design discussions, enhancing their interview preparation.

Why Math Mondays

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 22
🚌 Education Math Interview Preparation Knowledge Data Structures Algorithms
  1. Understanding the importance of Math in preparation can help with solving problems better.
  2. Knowledge about subjects, problem interpretation, and connections between topics are crucial in problem-solving.
  3. Math Mondays aim to show how mathematical knowledge can enhance problem-solving skills and help make connections between different concepts.

Systems Design Interview Done Right

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 26 Feb 22
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Learning Resources Knowledge sharing
  1. Display technical knowledge confidently and integrate it into solutions to excel in Systems Design Interviews.
  2. Know your areas of expertise well, especially for more experienced individuals, and be prepared for interesting discussions and inside jokes.
  3. For those early in their careers, focus on learning broadly across domains to handle curveballs better during interviews.