Mastering Software Engineering Interviews - Expert Interview Preparation With Mike Mroczka, Author Of Beyond Cracking The Coding Interview Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast

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Mastering Software Engineering Interviews - Expert Interview Preparation with Mike Mroczka, Author of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview

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I'm excited to present the latest Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast episode, where we dive deep into software engineering interviews and effective interview preparation with Mike Mroczka.

Mike, a former software engineer at Google and Salesforce, is the best-selling author behind 'Cracking the Coding Interview' and the highly anticipated sequel, 'Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview.'

In this insightful conversation, Mike shares his transition from engineering to interview coaching, and offers proven strategies to excel in software engineering interviews.

Whether you are just starting your tech career or aiming for your next big role, you will gain actionable tips and a fresh perspective on interview preparation. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an industry expert and boost your confidence for your next interview!

Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts to hear Mike's #1 piece of advice for software engineers at any career stage.

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. How Mike got started in Software Engineering (00:00:44)

3. What inspired Mike to write the Cracking the Coding Interview books (00:01:33)

4. Advice for Mid-level Engineers wanting to work in Big Tech (00:02:39)

5. Why the technical interview process is fundamentally broken for both Companies and Candidates (00:04:19)

6. How Mike helps Companies spot candidates cheating in technical interviews (00:06:52)

7. How Companies can safeguard against technical interview cheating (00:08:31)

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9. (Cont.) How Companies can safeguard against technical interview cheating (00:09:29)

10. Problems with technical interviews and associated practices (00:13:18)

11. Why companies should always conduct technical tests for software developers (00:15:13)

12. Why Senior Software Engineers should also be tested at the interview stage (00:16:51)

13. The best and worst interview processes (00:17:57)

14. Mike's #1 piece of advice for software engineers at any career stage (00:21:04)

15. How to contact Mike (00:22:43)

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