Why You Should Be Your Biggest Critic in an Interview

It can feel counterintuitive to point out flaws in your own solutions, but it’s exactly what puts you in a powerful position during an interview.


It may sound counterintuitive, but being the one to point out flaws in your own solutions is key in any technical interview. As scary as it sounds to critique your code, you'll be in a much better position throughout the interview if you point out the flaws before your interviewer does.

In our latest Coffee Break with Formation, our CEO, Sophie, explains the value behind proactively critiquing your code in a technical interview.

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