You've learned the key principles of CS interview success. Now let's practice the specific techniques that help you demonstrate technical competence while maintaining clear communication throughout different interview formats.
Engagement Message
Which technical interview format feels most challenging for you to practice?
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Swipe these CS interview behaviors based on whether they demonstrate strong technical communication or poor interview performance:
Labels
- Left Label: Strong Communication
- Right Label: Poor Performance
Left Label Items
- Thinking out loud while working through problems
- Asking clarifying questions before coding
- Explaining your approach before diving into implementation
Right Label Items
- Jumping straight into coding without discussion
- Working silently without explaining your thought process
- Assuming requirements without confirming details
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
During a coding interview, you realize your initial approach won't work efficiently, but you're halfway through implementation. What's your best move?
A. Continue with your current approach to avoid looking indecisive B. Acknowledge the issue, explain why it won't work, then pivot to a better solution C. Start over silently without explaining what went wrong D. Ask the interviewer to give you a hint about the optimal approach
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
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