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Whiteboard Interviews: Strategies for Success

Steven Chen
November 10, 2024
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Whiteboard Interviews: Strategies for Success

The Whiteboard Challenge

Whiteboard interviews test your ability to solve problems in real-time while communicating your thought process clearly.

Before You Start

  • Clarify the problem requirements
  • Ask about edge cases
  • Discuss your approach before coding
  • Plan your whiteboard space

During the Interview

  • Write clearly and organized
  • Talk through your thinking
  • Test your solution with examples
  • Discuss complexity

Common Mistakes

  • Diving in without planning
  • Writing code in silence
  • Ignoring hints from the interviewer
  • Panicking when stuck

Conclusion

Practice regularly with a whiteboard or paper to build comfort and confidence in this format.

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Steven Chen

Tech Lead

Steven has interviewed hundreds of engineers and trains teams on effective technical interviewing.

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