Job HuntJuly 9, 2026by Eugenie Ma
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.
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Job HuntJuly 7, 2026by Abdu Mappuji
How to signal seniority in a system design interview
Learn how to show senior-level judgment in system design interviews.
How to build an AI personal project that stands out in interviews
Learn how to scope a personal AI project that shows problem-solving, product thinking, and technical judgment.
Job HuntJune 10, 2026by Formation
Software engineering job search stalled? Here’s how to debug it
Applying to software engineering jobs and hearing nothing back? Use this funnel to find where your search is stalling and what to fix first.
Why your AI-written resume might be costing you interviews
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.
Job HuntMay 19, 2026by Formation
How to address a career gap on your software engineering resume
Learn how software engineers can address a career gap on a resume clearly, confidently, and without overexplaining.
Job HuntMay 11, 2026by Formation
How to negotiate FAANG offers vs startup offers
A practical guide to negotiating FAANG and startup offers, from leveling and compensation bands to startup equity, scope, and tradeoffs.
Interview PreparationApril 22, 2026by Formation
A complete guide to a software engineer resume
A complete guide to writing a software engineer resume that passes AI screens, surfaces the right signals, and earns interviews at top tech companies.
Interview PreparationOctober 14, 2025by Formation
How to communicate like a senior engineer in every stage of the interview
At the senior level, interviews are communication tests. Learn how to show leadership and clarity at every stage—not just behavioral rounds.
Interview PreparationOctober 9, 2025by Formation
Interview performance doesn’t define your worth as an engineer
Interviews don’t define your worth as a software engineer. Learn why rejections aren’t a verdict on your skills, and how to stay resilient and improve.
