How do I know if I am ready for an interview?

Are You Ready for Your Job Interview?

• Have you done your research?
• Did you research the people you’re interviewing with?
• Have you prepared your questions?
• Are you ready for curveball questions?
• Do you have a story to tell about your resume?
• Do you understand your value?
• Did you check every item off this list?

When can you join if selected?

The most common time frame for starting a new position is two weeks after you have accepted the job offer. That’s because companies assume you will offer two weeks’ notice to your current employer. Depending on the employer, you may have some flexibility.

What is the best way to prepare for a Google interview?

Start with the source—check out google.com/careers for info on how Google hires. Then watch this video from Google about what interviewers look for in the interview, and finally check out an example interview featuring real Google engineers. Once you have a solid foundation, I’d recommend following up by reading CTCI.

What is the interview process for a software engineer at Google like?

Up to a 45 minute technical interview with a Google software engineer. The interviewer will be interested in your knowledge of computer science principles (data structures, algorithms etc.) and how they can be used in your solutions.

How to prepare for a programming interview?

By now, you should have a pretty good handle on the skills you need to succeed on an interview question. Starting with CTCI, tackle every single programming problem you can, again using the six steps. Devote about half your study time to this while you spend the other half reviewing items from your study list.

What does it mean to be ready for a coding interview?

“Ready,” for me, is ambitiously defined as the ability to tackle almost any technical interview question in 30 minutes or less and reach an optimal solution. The following is based upon what I did to prepare—your mileage may vary. Ingredients: About two years of solid coding experience Pencil and paper Cracking the Coding Interview(CTCI)