Here’s the unspoken truth about technical interviews:
It’s not just what you solve, it’s how you perform.
You might ace the logic, but:
- Do you pause and explain?
- Do you clarify assumptions?
- Do you stay calm when stuck?
In recent U.S. hiring trends, companies are placing more weight on collaborative thinking than pure speed. Even top firms like Stripe and Airbnb now design interviews to test how you think with others not just code alone.
What gets you hired isn't perfection, it's presence.
I’ve seen strong mid-level engineers beat out senior ones simply because they communicated better.
So when you prep for interviews, ask yourself - are you practicing for code or for confidence?