Interview Preparation

Behavioral and technical interview prep for software engineers ready to take their careers to the next level.

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How to position yourself for interviews when your company is in a layoff cycle

Learn how to prepare for engineering interviews during a layoff cycle, from updating your story to practicing before the pressure hits.

Learn how to show senior-level judgment in system design interviews.

AIJune 23, 2026by Formation

Learn how to explain AI project impact in interviews with stronger metrics, user outcomes, and before-and-after results.

AIJune 17, 2026by Formation

Learn how to scope a personal AI project that shows problem-solving, product thinking, and technical judgment.

AIJune 17, 2026by Formation

Before you choose a vector database or retrieval strategy, there are four product questions every AI system design interview requires.

Most engineers aren't getting callbacks because their resume can't answer one question. Here's how to find the through-line that changes that.

AIMay 26, 2026by Formation

AI can help you write a stronger resume, but it can also make it harder to read. Here's how to use AI without blending into the pile.

AI is changing senior engineer interviews. Learn what candidates need to show around judgment, product thinking, risk, and AI systems.

See how Formation Fellows turned calibrated interview preparation into stronger offers, top-tier placements, and measurable compensation gains.

AIMay 4, 2026by Formation

FAANG interview loops have changed structurally since 2024. Here's what experienced engineers are walking into now.