How to Prepare for Technical Interviews, Part 1

How to Prepare for Technical Interviews, Part 1 - Coding

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Here's a complete guide to prepping for technical interviews. This is part 1 of a 3-part video series on coding, system design and behavioral / leadership interviews at top tech companies.
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A word on this template though, this is a bit more complicated than what I mentioned in the video. If you build a list of coding problems using this template, as you work on the problems and give yourself a time and a score, it will calculate a SR_Score value, and if you sort the list in descending order based on the property, it will automatically bubble up your worst problems on the top. Hope this makes sense.
Do NOT edit SR_Score, C_Date, C_Solution and C_Time -- those are filled out manually based on other values you update.
Also, here is the entire workspace with 200+ carefully picked questions and all the various boards: www.notion.so/de7d8005cd3749b...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:47 About this video series
02:50 Purpose of coding interviews
04:50 Resources you will need before you begin
08:53 7-step Strategy for effectively prepping
09:17 Step 1 - Self assessment
10:06 Step 2 - Data structures & algorithms
10:54 Step 3 - Consistent tracking process
15:45 Step 4 - Spaced repetition
17:53 Step 5 - Pattern recognition
20:10 Step 6 - Evaluation of readiness
20:59 Step 7 - Metacognition
21:34 Final bit of advice
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@EngineeringwithUtsav 3 жыл бұрын

Here is my Notion Template: www.notion.so/Coding-Problem-d8ad5d8e763345ca99ad7ab3af9ec2ff A word on this though, this is a bit more complicated than what I mentioned in the video. If you build a list of coding problems using this template, as you work on the problems and give yourself a time and a score, it will calculate a SR_Score value, and if you sort the list in descending order based on the property, it will automatically bubble up your worst problems on the top. Hope this makes sense. Do NOT edit SR_Score, C_Date, C_Solution and C_Time -- those are filled out manually based on other values you update. Also, here is the entire workspace with 200+ carefully picked questions and all the various boards: www.notion.so/de7d8005cd3749b2a1c5f995b4a92bba?v=00b004e1ba144d84a7f207cd30d2fa0d I made these a while ago, I am sure it can be updated to a more robust version based on some of Notion's newer features. Cheers!

@akhilkhubchandani2632 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this :). Could you share that Kanban view template with all your todo, doing and those labels also if possible . If not, This is a gem , will make that on my own :). Thanks again

@EngineeringwithUtsav 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm ... let me see.

@akhilkhubchandani2632 3 жыл бұрын

@@EngineeringwithUtsav okay :)

@EngineeringwithUtsav 3 жыл бұрын

@@akhilkhubchandani2632 Done, edited comment to add the entire workspace.

@akhilkhubchandani2632 3 жыл бұрын

@@EngineeringwithUtsav I don't know how to thank you for this , thanks a LOT 💯💯💯💯

@swetabhsubham2222 3 жыл бұрын

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@danielazulay4936 3 жыл бұрын

His channel is for sure THE BEST. Editing 10/10, Content 10/10.

@create_space812 3 жыл бұрын

hands down this is the most thorough guide ever. I have spent a lot of money on the prepping materials and nobody ever mentioned about consistent tracking process and spaced repetition. Many simply just jumped to pattern recognition. Arriving at pattern recognition stage should not be magical. Now I have bridged the gap. Thank you Utsav!

@pulkitsapra1115 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, Utsav! The notion template of handpicked problems provided by you is just the right thing needed to filter out problems. This honest and selfless effort by you to help many is highly appreciated!

@stevenwang3396 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Utsav, I just wanna say thank you so much for this video! I started interview prepping a couple months ago and built off of the Notion template you linked. I'm done interviewing now and have secured an offer at a solid company, couldn't be happier. Thanks again for all the hard work!

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@AnandSadasivan 3 жыл бұрын

You're inspiring. Nowhere else got such a detailed and practical process to follow. Your videos are perfect - nothing to add or remove. Hats off!

@code7386 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for all of this! All the advice for preparation, links to resources, notion template and workspace with 200+ coding problems, and much more!! Can't believe you've provided all of this for free! This is invaluable! Appreciate you doing this for others! 🙏

@camels_are_sober 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Utsav! I am working software developer for some time now and I often find most of the tech KZfaq catering towards folks who are in school or looking to get into industry. I really appreciate you not only producing content for people starting out but also people who have been working for some time. I am sure people more experience than me would also agree and appreciate 🙂. Thank you and Kudos!

@sudaminis1302 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best, most organized, curated and to-the-point set of pointers for anyone who wants to start prepping for tech interviews. Utsav, you are the mentor to thousands on youtube!

@WittyGeek 3 жыл бұрын

I have may have seen so many "technical preparation" videos over the years. But I think this is the most practical, sane and better guide that it is out there. Loved your Kanban style and point-based approach. I'll also be starting soon to prepare and I think this is the best guide I can find out there. This is a gem of a video. Thanks for this video. 🙌🙌🙌

@dhanushkumar1252 3 жыл бұрын

This video is Gold for anyone wanting to start preparing for interviews.

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@ShubhamKumar-bk5bx 3 жыл бұрын

I wasted a lot of time on various other KZfaq channels until I came across this channel , thanks a ton Utsav , always some good vibes comes feels like one to one is going on !

@AdityaKumar-be7hx 2 жыл бұрын

I have always struggled with keeping track of my problems. Thanks for sharing the workspace and showing how to effectively track progress. Amazing work! I have recommended this channel to a lot of my friends.

@gagag96 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very well organized video and I'm going to be using these methods after being so rusty on coding interviews out of university. Thank you.

@jorgevasquezang 3 жыл бұрын

This is so great! I will not miss any part of the series for sure!

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@samdingleberry 3 жыл бұрын

I usually don't comment on youtube videos but thank you for making such a comprehensive video on interview prep. Not only was this informative, but it was also practical and provided some great insight on how to measure progress.

@anand_offbeat 3 жыл бұрын

highly insightful, one of the best roadmaps videos out there! thank you

@HassanElMghari 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thanks so much for taking the time to release this info!

@oezguercelebi 2 жыл бұрын

Best guidance on how to prep yourself for a tech interview! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@EbrahemDroobi 4 ай бұрын

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@alisonrae 2 жыл бұрын

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@10_min_infra 2 жыл бұрын

I love your way of learning spaced repetition. Thanks a lot for sharing

@arrahul316 2 жыл бұрын

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I wish you had created this video a few months ago. I started job hunt a month ago and I was overwhelmed by all the blogs, tutorials, blind posts etc. But this video sets the narrative straight and keeps it to the point. Thank you Dai! Jai PashuPati!

@cyrusthepete Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is an excellent guide series. Got the job with MS.

@neelnm 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked your video, was looking for something with no nonsense approach...much appreciated

@anprabh1 2 жыл бұрын

I would definitely try this out. Thank you very much!

@TheCricketChap 3 жыл бұрын

Great video for the interview prep 👍 Can't wait for the next two.

@abraiyan7984 3 жыл бұрын

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@JyothiprakashDS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Utsav, this was much needed!

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Top-quality content as always 💪

@narenraj9415 3 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold content wise to the point. Hopefully I follow this template. Thanks Utsav keep making more of this content. As always editing rocks.

@bronzebond4869 2 жыл бұрын

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He should be number one Tech KZfaqr, Goes to the root of the problems rather than just giving solutions! No secrets, he gives it all! Much appreciated.

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@theSDE2 2 жыл бұрын

This series is just so awesome, I always keep referring to this video. Thanks

@adarshshinde4969 3 жыл бұрын

Excited for part 2 Thanks this was a very detailed video

@elnurmaharramov4777 3 жыл бұрын

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@priyak7118 3 жыл бұрын

exactly what I was looking for ! thanks a ton 🙌🙌

@marriumkhan20 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this informative video. This is exactly what i was looking for to prepare for big tech interviews

@amitkumargupta- 2 жыл бұрын

This Guy deserves more subs. Thank you Utsav.

@gunjangaba5347 Жыл бұрын

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@ImranKhan-xn6ig 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best resource I can recommend to anyone for interview preparation.

@nirmalm80 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for these contents and for the notion list, Keep rocking

@LifeWithRilla 3 жыл бұрын

Another extremely helpful! Thanks Utsav

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Amazing content. Going to follow it step by step. Thank you so much for this.

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Utsav is doing great service to the community.

@tejeshivsn632 3 жыл бұрын

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@jeanfrancaise 3 жыл бұрын

You're a great content creator. I will work for Google or Microsoft at some point in my life. Thanks for the prior knowledge!

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@theraratechshow 3 жыл бұрын

Great step. I will use this to prepare for my next interview. TY.

@reviliant 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks utsav.....this is awesome

@ricardosolon 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen many videos about the subject but your structure is just at another level. Simple, clear, to the point, and amazing references !! Definitely a video I'll share with friends and colleagues :)

@EngineeringwithUtsav 3 жыл бұрын

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Thank you very much Utsav!! It was an amazing video

@EverythingaboutTechPro 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely resourceful videos !

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Really awesome... Looking forward for the next episodes

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Really good content and you come across as such a nice, genuine guy. Subscribed. Keep it up :)

@SaurabhNarhe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this!

@shivendrasingh8484 Жыл бұрын

This was really detailed and structured. Thank you for sharing this Utsav. 🎈

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@lakshmivlogteam 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content.. Sounds like a great plan... Cheers!...

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Man, this is GOLD for people trying to get into big companies. This is so good that almost feel bad getting it for free, no kidding. Excellent job and thank you so freaking much. 🤘

@EngineeringwithUtsav 2 жыл бұрын

All good, bro! I’m just happy it’s helpful. Consider this nice comment a form a payment :) Happy holidays!

@ass2412 3 жыл бұрын

You're a good Samaritan! Thanks a lot!

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I rarely comment, Utsav, you delivered it very well. It was pleasure watching and hearing you.

@ajutamang642 3 жыл бұрын

always love your content utsav.

@keshavsaraogi3615 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for Part 2 and Part 3!

@alphamaster2 2 жыл бұрын

This is a Gem!! Great Tips!

@artishukla5921 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I really need this guidance ❤️

@exincident 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for walking us through . Learned alot . Though I am no more interested to get a job in a tech world as such . But It's great content for those who really wanna got after .

@sivaraju6795 11 ай бұрын

Awesome content really, you've explained in a very detailed and structured manner, there were many videos about the preparations and no one ever explained the way you did, this is very great video where search has ended for the best guide for the preparation, you did brilliant job in keep the video in structured manner, Thanks a ton for making this video..!

@kedarkulkarni9464 3 жыл бұрын

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@samr6781 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bhai.. you should have a million subscribers soon..

@HassanHassan-ch8ml 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for more these types of series

@hassan_codes 2 жыл бұрын

Ustav is the best out here. Thanks for all your efforts

@BhupendraShekhawat 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as always. This is really helpful. Thank you so much :)

@tedlee5751 3 жыл бұрын

I seriously like how you put everything together. a couple of years ago I started practicing for technical interviews and I had no plans on how to do anything. I and retrying and watching this video it gives me a good understanding how I should approach for preparation. I will try to follow exactly you suggested and will post again after a few months. Keep up the good work!! can't wait to see the next two videos. AKA; already ordered the book you suggested on another video "Web Scalability for Startup Engineers" and excited to read them!! thank you so much for your work!!

@EngineeringwithUtsav 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful. Take this as just a starting point ... after a few weeks try to get a feel for what works for you and what doesn’t, and adjust to your learning habits and speed :) if you find something new in the process, let me know too! I’m always looking for opportunities to learn from others as well!