All the Coding Interviews I Failed 

Fun fact: All those people who rejected you might be watching your videos to get out of those companies themselves :D

In an interview, always tell people what they want to hear.

I've similar story. Recently I was interviewed and got architectural problem to solve. In couple of minutes I figured out solution and explained it to the interviewer. He said my solution was wrong and proceed to explain exact same solution that I offered. When I pointed to him that was exactly what I said, his response was "yeah, I guess you right". Day later I got email that I didn't get a job.

If NeetCode has a million fans, then I am one of them. If NeetCode has ten fans, then I am one of them. If NeetCode has only one fan then that is me. If NeetCode has no fans, then that means I am no longer on earth. If the world is against NeetCode, then I am against the world.

In a world of lies, honesty does not pay.

The problem with that kind of question is you’re screwed either way. If you answer honestly they reject you. If you lie they reject you for being dishonest. It’s like the “would you still work here if you won the lottery” question

Your videos are goated. The live stream event was cool, would love to listen in to another one

It's a very healthy mindset of being able to learn from your mistakes and live with it

The other day I decided to make a list of all interviews I got: 20 total, 4 offers - 1 offer was a co-op, 1 was a temp contract, 1 offer rescinded due to covid, 1 offer I accepted in March and am still waiting for a security clearance to start (it’s December now). 2 cancelled at start of 2022 tech layoffs, Google and Amazon, I was on the last Amazon round and I was pretty confident about that one. Actually another cancelled with Google, had a phone screen with a recruiter that got laid off leading up to it. So 20 total, 4 offers, 3 canceled, 13 rejections.

MS dude was jealous you are smarter than him

Tech interviews are so antagonistic, it’s really strange. Previously as a mech E my interview process was a phone call and going out to lunch with my future team.

I got asked in a phone call interview: "How many windows are in New york city?" I responded "Well a lot of windows, definitely more windows than there are buildings". That same evening I received a rejection email. Note I have never been to New York city, the company was based in Texas and I didn't understand how any of that was related to the role of "Python Developer".

I have similar experience when interviewer asks me where you want to be in next 5 years I said I'm interested in AI and ML stuff something like ML Engineer. But the interview position is for backend software engineer.

I learned this lesson after my third interview process. Job interviews are not for the candidate to stand out. Job interviews are to disqualify candidates from the other applicants.

From what I've gathered, generally a good answer is that you're looking for the best fit and to ask clarifying questions about the culture and work place to help your decision making process. Obviously there are too many variables to say this would work in every scenario, but I think it's an honest and flexible answer.

It's cool you gave the honest answer! No guarantee that you would have got the job if you had lied.. He could have asked why do you choose us over AMAZON?!! And at that time you might not come up with some reasonable answer.. Happy you walked out of the room an honest man!

I've been given one interview and have failed one interview. I've sent out like 100 applications. It was absolutely destructive towards my self esteem. It was also for my personal #1 company for my #1 position. So my excitement was immeasurable, and I panicked. I genuinely didn't think I would get an interview, so I had never done serious leetcode prep or anything similar up to that point either. maybe like 4 questions tops 💀

'what other companies are you interviewing with ?' -> 'none of your business really'

lmao bless your heart telling the truth. No really, bless your heart because- like- just-🙏♥

Was this a stream? I can't find the full stream

dont feel bad about veeva.. honesty is the real prestige in the workforce. Not many people can be honest about things. Kudos to you. Veeva dont deserve you. And im glad you ended up at Google. Honesty and kindness lasts forever.

Brooo I also had a brutal exp through Veeva lmao, ill take the Lesson

Would the correct answer be to say veeva would be your top pick, or to try to doge the question, like say "I'm excited to work for multiple companies, its hard to pick a favorite since they're all different, but I'm very excited to work at veeva"

My wooooord your Microsoft story was practically a carbon copy of mine (but unlike you, I would've chosen Amazon over Microsoft if offered both)

Learned this lesson the hard way, not related to coding though.

Crazy I also had an interview with Veeva a couple of months ago but got a rejection email after I sent my availability for scheduling the 3rd round like what🤣

Hey Neeet!

i will told in %chance of getting it company!

Ha, i had a roommate who is one of the first engineers at veeva I would've said the same dumb mistake, and i have

That's a stupid question. And you answered it right. If they can make choices over multiple candidates, why can't the candidates make choices over multiple companies?

I guess “company A asks of all the companies you are interviewing for which one do you want - company B”we have found the “neetcode hard” problem

Leetcode is hard but behavioral question like this is almost impossible to get right

Is tech always been difficult to fine a job?

At 3:03, how should one give a "good" answer? Cuz as u said, we cant be too honest, but at the same time we shouldn't spit out an obvious lie right 😂

You guys are getting interviews?

I don’t know man. What do you expect them to say? I don’t like you? You are not hired? Like in your face? I don’t know man. What would you do if you were on the other side?

Real recognize real

I was asked the "how many companies are you interviewing with?" And I was like welp I'm not gonna say just you so...

The entire tech industry itself is fucked up and somehow companies have became cocky i feel. Its way more difficult now to even enter as junior SDE in any company let alone the MAANG. I can see on linkedin companies reposting the same job opening multiple times even after having 300+ appilcants (sometimes even 1000+) , Entry level positions as per Linkedin now requires min 3 yrs of exp as per majority of job posts (I mean when the f**k did that happen , how are amateurs supposed to get in ) , Also the skills requirements even for SDE 1 is puzzling (add to that 4-5 rounds of interview he/she has to go). Imagine if AI becomes mainstream.... DARK TIMES AHEAD.

Video feedback: Turn off or turn down that thing that auto-cuts micro clips out of the video .. Iit's pretty annoying and unnecessary

So many things that depends from situation and not from fair interview, fu**k

Playing 4d-chess with graduates is so under-handed though - what's even the point?

One company asked me why I want to leave my company and I told them the company sucked, bad people lol mistakes of life lol

Why don't you move to Thailand or any SA country ? its much cheaper/simpler to live over there.

the veeva interviewer just sounds dumb lol, if the candidate is interviewing at top tech companies then ofc he's gonna choose them

Same happened with me i told i don't like to stay at home in a work from home job 🥲