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.