Prep templates, tips, and mock questions to boost your confidence and performance

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🌱 Start Here: The Interview Mindset

Let’s reframe what a tech interview really is: a two-way conversation where you share your journey, mindset, and problem-solving magic.

Coming from a non-traditional tech background, I learned that interviews aren’t about being perfect, they’re about being prepared and present.

"You're not just being evaluated, you’re evaluating them too."

This mindset helped me walk into rooms (and Zooms) with more ownership over my story. You’re not just showing what you know, you’re showing how you learn.

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📋 Quick Prep Checklist

This checklist is your pre-game warm-up, especially helpful when juggling interviews across multiple roles or learning while applying.

• [ ] Research the company (mission, products, team culture, recent news)
• [ ] Study the role (job description, common tools, key outcomes)
• [ ] Map your story to the role (use STAR format below)
• [ ] Brush up on tech foundations (data structures, system design, code samples)
• [ ] LEETCODE!!!! (This is very important)
• [ ] Prepare 2+ questions you want to ask them
• [ ] Rehearse answers aloud (mirror, friend, or voice notes)
• [ ] Find an accountability partner, not someone who tells you to relax, but someone who pushes you to work hard and strive even when you lack motivation or your spirit feels weak

📁 Interview Prep Templates

1. 📊 Interview Tracker Template

Use this to stay organized across applications and reflect on patterns.

2. 🧩 STAR Story Builder

Behavioral interviews are where your career switcher magic shines. Here’s how to frame your answers: