Mock Interviews

Introduction

Run mock interviews with peers or AI. The format predicts the real thing.

Beginner analogy: Like dress rehearsals for a play.

Understanding the topic

Core concepts to understand:

• 30 min: 2 conceptual + 1 design + 1 scenario.
• Record & review.
• Use a peer or GPT-4o as interviewer.
• Score yourself: clarity, depth, structure, tradeoffs.
• Repeat weekly until natural.

Syntax reference

Visual workflow / architecture:

Mock format:
  5m: intro
  10m: conceptual
  10m: design
  5m: scenario

Real-world use

Top candidates do 10+ mocks before real interviews. Pattern recognition wins.

Best practices

• Record every mock.
• Get harsh feedback.
• Track improvements per area.

Hands-on exercise

Interview preparation — practice these questions:

• Q1. Self-rate your last mock.
• Q2. Weakest area?
• Q3. Improvement plan?
• Q4. Next mock focus?