How Should I Handle Interview Questions About Skills I Don’t Fully Have Yet?
After more than 20 years supporting on-premises infrastructure for a large Fortune 100 company, I was recently displaced through no fault of my own. For many of the…
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How Should I Handle Interview Questions About Skills I Haven’t Used Much?
After more than 20 years supporting on-premises infrastructure for a large Fortune 100 company, I was recently laid off through no fault of my own. Many of the…
Advice for Transitioning from Software Engineering to SRE at Top Companies
Hey everyone! I'm a software engineer with 4 years of experience in both development and support/SRE roles. My tech stack includes Python, .NET, Datadog, Docker, and Azure. Recently,…
What to Expect in an Interview for an Azure Support Engineer Position?
Hey everyone, I'm preparing for a technical interview for an Azure Support Engineer role and I'm hoping to gather some insights on what might come up during the…
Struggling with Low-Level Design Interviews—Need Advice!
I'm a mid-level engineer with about 4 years of experience, but I find myself struggling during low-level design (LLD) interviews. I typically ask insightful clarifying questions, suggest design…
Struggling with DevOps Interview Questions: How Can I Improve?
I've been stuck in a loop for 1 to 2 years, unable to clear interviews for DevOps engineer or intern positions. I've taken around 13 to 14 interviews…
Is 6-8 Hours a Typical Time for a Take-Home Coding Challenge?
I recently received a take-home coding challenge that they estimate should take about 6-8 hours to complete. This is my first time tackling a backend challenge, and I'm…
Looking for Feedback on My Resume for DevOps/SRE Roles
Hey everyone! I'm currently on the hunt for a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineer position, and I could really use your feedback on my resume. I've spent about…
How Can New Developers Succeed in a Rigorous Interview Process?
The job market for developers seems tough these days, especially with the interview processes getting longer and more complex—often spanning four or more stages. How can new programmers…
Is Data Structures and Algorithms Necessary for an SRE Interview?
I'm preparing for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) interview and I'm unsure if I need to focus on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). Do companies really ask for…
How to Ace the AWS Senior Solutions Architect Interview After a Tough Experience
Hey everyone! I'm in the Netherlands and have over 12 years of experience in cloud and enterprise architecture. I'm gearing up for an L6 Senior Solutions Architect position…
How Many Stories Should I Prepare for Amazon's Loop Interview as a Fresher?
Hey everyone! I'm a recent graduate (2025) with a couple of internships under my belt—one in full-stack development and the other as an AI trainer. I've just secured…
Is a Longer Technical Interview Due to Struggles a Good or Bad Sign?
I recently had a technical interview that lasted an hour, but it went 25 minutes over time because I struggled during the live coding section. While I eventually…
Feeling Incompetent After a Technical Interview - Seeking Advice
I've recently found myself feeling really incompetent after a technical interview, and I wanted to share my experience and get some advice. I lost my first developer job…
How to Prepare for an AWS Interview?
Hey everyone! I've got a bit of experience with AWS but haven't gone through an AWS-specific interview before. I have one coming up, and I'd love your advice…
How Should I Prepare for My Platform Engineer Interview?
Hey everyone! I'm gearing up for a technical interview for a Platform Engineer position at an international company in the payment sector. The job description asks for 3-5…
How to Detect Drift When Using ARM/Bicep?
I recently interviewed for a position as an Azure Infrastructure Engineer where I was asked about drift detection in ARM and Bicep. When I mentioned that there isn't…
What to Expect in a Problem Solving Interview for Platform Engineers?
Has anyone gone through a problem solving interview for a Platform Engineer position? I'm curious about what the experience was like and what I should prepare for. Thanks!
What to Expect in an Azure Networking Interview?
I'm in the process of interviewing for a Network Engineer role at a bank, and I've made it through two interviews so far. The next step involves a…
What Should I Do After Getting Rejected for a Job?
Hey everyone, I recently applied for an ADC 2 level position and unfortunately got rejected. I felt like I answered most of the questions well, especially since I…