Interview readiness checker

Answer 10 yes/no questions to score your interview prep across coding, behavioral, system design, and logistics.

  • 1.

    I've solved 100+ LeetCode-style problems with mixed difficulty.

    Volume is the floor for FAANG coding rounds.

  • 2.

    I can solve a medium LeetCode problem in 25 minutes or less.

    Speed matters at Meta and similar fast-paced loops.

  • 3.

    I'm comfortable narrating my approach out loud as I code.

    Coding rounds score reasoning, not just the right answer.

  • 4.

    I have 5+ STAR-format stories ready, each with a specific number / metric.

    Quantification distinguishes good from great answers.

  • 5.

    I have a strong failure story I can tell without sounding defensive.

    Amazon's Bar Raiser will dig here. Other companies do too.

  • 6.

    I've researched the specific team / product I'm interviewing with.

    "Why this company" answers fall apart without team-level specifics.

  • 7.

    I know the canonical patterns (URL shortener, Twitter feed, chat, ride-share).

    Required for L5+ at most FAANGs.

  • 8.

    I can do back-of-envelope estimation (QPS, bandwidth, storage) out loud.

    Interviewers wait for you to estimate — silence is a flag.

  • 9.

    My remote setup is tested: camera, mic, internet, quiet room, backup laptop.

    Tech-fail is the fastest way to lose a remote loop.

  • 10.

    I have a script for recovering when I blank or get stuck.

    Having a recovery script halves the cost of any single mistake.