Launch your coding career with AI Mock Interviews

There’s an old piece of advice in developer circles: Interview at lots of different companies before you go interview with the company you really want to work with.

Why?

It allows you to get real-world practice in a low-stakes environment. By the time you get to the interview that really matters, you have the skills and experience to land the role.

Real interviews certainly provide valuable learning experiences. However, treating real interviews as practice has a few pitfalls.

1. It's inefficient.

The application process is incredibly time-consuming. In my opinion, a real-world "practice" interview isn't worth spending hours applying for jobs you don't want. Plus, you can't predict how many companies will select you for screening, or when.

2. It's impractical.

New graduates typically want to break into the field as soon as possible. If you rely on real interviews for practice, you may end up taking valuable job opportunities less seriously. As a result, it might take you longer to get an offer.  

3. You don't always get feedback.

Tailored feedback about your performance is the most valuable way to learn from interviews. Some companies offer it, or provide it when asked, but there's no guarantee.

So, what's a more effective way to prepare for coding interviews?

Save time and effort with mock interviews

Mock interviews allow you to practice answering real-world questions in a simulated interview environment. You can schedule these interviews on your time, without having to apply for jobs and wait to see if you're selected for screening.

There are a few ways you can set up mock interviews. Some candidates tap into their network of friends, colleagues, and mentors to find a mock interviewer. However, it's difficult to find someone with the right experience and time to spare.

You can also pay for mock interviews with industry experts, but these services are incredibly pricey — not ideal for graduates fresh out of school. Just one session can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Fortunately, advancements in AI have unlocked a more convenient and accessible option: AI-powered mock interviews.

How do AI mock interviews work?

Educative's AI Mock Interviewer is actually the first of its kind in the industry. 

Unlike traditional mock interviews, AI Mock Interviews give you multiple attempts to hone your skills — without shelling out a ton of cash every time.

You can also prepare from the comfort of your home, without the anxiety of feeling overwhelmed or unprepared, or running the risk of burning any bridges.

To get started, select the type of technical interview that you want to prepare for. Our AI Mock Interviewer covers:

• Coding Interviews

• System Design

• API Design

• Object Oriented Design

From there, you can practice over 50 individual interview questions tailored to your interview loop. 

For Coding Interviews, you can dive into dozens of the most popular data structures and coding interview patterns. For System Design, API Design, and OOD, you can get practice with dozens more real-world interview questions.

Upon completing your mock interview, you'll receive an evaluation with specific recommendations for concepts to practice.

AI Mock Interviews also complement our interview prep courses. Once you know which skills you need to practice, you can work through a relevant course developed by a FAANG hiring manager. This makes Educative the most comprehensive tech interview platform in the industry.

Try AI Mock Interviews free

Only 20% of candidates pass the full loop interview for software engineering roles. Practicing coding problems is an important step in your preparation. However, even the most prepared candidates may struggle to apply their knowledge in an interview setting.

AI Mock Interviews test your technical and problem-solving skills — and your ability to communicate them effectively. Real-time feedback helps you fill knowledge gaps and improve your communication style, so that you can enter real interviews with confidence.

As a new or recent graduate, you may be preparing for the first coding interviews of your career. This makes interview practice all the more critical.

Now is the perfect time to make AI Mock Interviews a part of your preparation.

If you sign up for the GitHub Student Pack between June 1 and July 31, you can access AI Mock Interviews free for the entire month of July. 

Give Educative's AI Mock Interviews a try and let me know what you think. It's an awesome tool, and it's getting better every day. After all, that's the beauty of AI!