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How to: Work at Google — Example Coding/Engineering Interview

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What it is

Two Google engineers perform a mock coding interview and then discuss best practices for candidates, including asking clarifying questions and communicating while solving.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as a realistic, well-run example of a technical interview, both for candidates preparing and interviewers calibrating.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 2 strong recommendations
  • first 2017, last 2020

What HN commenters said

  1. “Here is an example of a Google white boarding interview, it's excellent in many ways”

    Example Google whiteboard interview, praised as excellent.

    sonnyblarney, 2019-05 · Strong recommendation · in “I turned my interview task for Google into a startup”

  2. “two of the suggestions in this excellent video from Google showing an example of a great technical interview”

    Excellent example of a great technical interview with clarifying questions.

    MarkMc, 2020-08 · Strong recommendation · in “Most common mistakes during interviews”

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Topics: interview, whiteboard, google, hiring, interview prep

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