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How Do I Prepare For A Software Engineering Job Interview?: 100+ Answers

To prepare for a software engineering job interview, the author recommends focusing on data structures and algorithms. While the specific algorithms and data structures may not be used on the job, companies want to assess problem solving skills. The author suggests resources like Interviewbit, GeeksforGeeks, and Cracking the Coding Interview book. For more senior roles, prepare for design rounds by practicing breaking problems into components and discussing concepts like storage layers and distributed systems.

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How Do I Prepare For A Software Engineering Job Interview?: 100+ Answers

To prepare for a software engineering job interview, the author recommends focusing on data structures and algorithms. While the specific algorithms and data structures may not be used on the job, companies want to assess problem solving skills. The author suggests resources like Interviewbit, GeeksforGeeks, and Cracking the Coding Interview book. For more senior roles, prepare for design rounds by practicing breaking problems into components and discussing concepts like storage layers and distributed systems.

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