Interview PreparationJanuary 9, 2026by Formation
Why your interview stories are boring (and how to fix them)
Learn how to add tension, show judgment, and tell stories interviewers remember.
Interview Preparation
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Interview PreparationJanuary 6, 2026by Formation
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.
Interview PreparationJanuary 5, 2026by Formation
SWE interview prep: How to research the company
Research companies the right way for interviews. Use a clear workflow to understand context, ask better questions, and give stronger answers.
Interview PreparationDecember 23, 2025by Formation
How to use the holiday slowdown to your advantage when interviewing
Learn how to reflect, prepare, and build momentum before hiring picks up again in the new year.
Interview PreparationDecember 22, 2025by Formation
How to talk about failure in interviews
Learn how to talk about failure in SWE interviews, choose the right story, and show judgment and growth interviewers look for.
Engineering ResourcesDecember 18, 2025by Formation
What “business impact” really means for software engineers
Learn how software engineers build real business impact, make better decisions, and show this mindset in interviews and daily work.
Interview PreparationDecember 11, 2025by Formation
The storytelling skills senior engineers need for stronger interviews
Learn how senior engineers can use clear, focused storytelling to reveal judgment, show impact, and stand out in high-stakes interviews.
Interview PreparationNovember 10, 2025by Formation
Perfect code doesn’t win coding interviews
Strong engineers don’t ace coding interviews by writing perfect code. Learn why communication and visible thinking matter more than perfection.
AINovember 6, 2025by Sophie Novati
The coding interview is changing: How to prepare for AI-assisted technical screens
Learn what’s changing, how interviewers now assess reasoning, collaboration, and verification, and how to prepare for the next wave of technical interviews where your ability to lead alongside AI is the real test.
Interview PreparationOctober 30, 2025by Formation
The myth of the perfect solution in interviews
Most engineers over-focus on perfect solutions. What really stands out in interviews is clear thinking, steady progress, and good judgment.
