Formation Monthly Deploy: March 2026
Here's what's happening around Formation this month.
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How AI changes what matters in SWE interviews
AI is raising the bar for engineers. Discover the four traits companies now prioritize in interviews: agency, learning mindset, collaboration, and judgment.
Top 3 salary negotiation mistakes SWEs make
Learn how software engineers leave money on the table during salary negotiations, and how to negotiate base, equity, and level with confidence.
Choosing the right stories in hiring manager interviews
Learn how to pick stories that signal judgment, ownership, and level in hiring manager interviews.
5 common mistakes engineers make in technical interviews
Strong engineers still fail technical interviews. Learn the five common mistakes that hurt signal and how to avoid them.
The interview habit that makes senior engineers look less senior (and how to fix it)
Senior interviews evaluate ownership, not just coding. Learn how “permission-seeking” behaviors quietly lower leveling — and how to fix them.
Formation Monthly Deploy: February 2026
Here's what's new at Formation.
How to know if you’re ready for an SWE interview
Not sure if you’re ready to interview? A practical guide to SWE interview readiness, strong fundamentals, and what interviewers evaluate.
A guide to SWE recruiter screens and hiring manager interviews
A practical guide to SWE recruiter screens and hiring manager interviews, what interviewers evaluate, and how senior engineers can prepare clearly.
Outcomes report: Fellow placements in 2025 and what it says about a more competitive tech job market
Here's where our Fellows landed in their 2025 job hunt for software engineer roles.
Senior software engineer interview preparation: an end-to-end guide
Everything you need to know about preparing for senior software engineer interviews.
How to evaluate team and product stability before a FAANG interview
A practical guide for engineers interviewing at big tech companies on how to assess team stability, priorities, and operational maturity.
Why your interview stories are boring (and how to fix them)
Learn how to add tension, show judgment, and tell stories interviewers remember.
How to manage your mindset during a long job search
How software engineers can manage mindset, energy, and confidence during a long job search and interview process.