I got a working piece of code .. but no offer!
Don’t be surprised! Here are the top five reasons we have seen which lead to this outcome.
- Did you solve the wrong problem – we see this more often than you’d think, do your best job in disambiguating the question. Write down at least 2 examples of inputs & outputs. Ask the interviewer if you should start coding based on your understanding.
- You are not evaluated on the output of the code but the process that led you to that code! Did you have to get too many hints?
- Did you interact too much or too little ? Both are not good signs. This is a fine line and mocks with pros are the best way to get the balance right.
- Did you code look too simple without any special casing? E.g. Checking for null pointer / empty arrays should be a habit.
- Did you get into an argument / heated discussion with the interviewer ? Interviewer could be wrong but does it really matter at the end of the day? Did the interviewer look / feel annoyed?
Mock Interviews are a good way to ensure that you have your bases covered! Set one up today with a professional of your choice from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Amazon or others.