Time Allocation during Interview

Some SOP we can follow when we practice leetcode:

• Solve 1 question in 20 mins
• 2 mins for gathering all requirements and asking clarifying questions from the interviewer

SOP of clarifying the questions

Good questions to clarify

• Approx 8–10 mins for coming up with valid solution to the question, discuss with interviewer about your solution, trade-offs, the time and space complexity.
• 5 mins for dry run(sample test cases) along with discussion with the interviewer
• Given an array, especially for DP solution, don’t forget to clarify the range of numbers and how are they distributed?

Tips:

• Do not mumble to yourself or keep silent when thinking
• Rectify any bugs in your code before the interviewer points it out.
• Aim to solve as much independently as possible, ideally with as few hints as possible.
• Always take the initiative in the interview, and treat it like a technical discussion.