Career ladder
Common Interview Preparation roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- Any role — required skill — —
Basics
Focus areas for the basics phase:
- Resume
- Behavioral
- STAR
Technical
Focus areas for the technical phase:
- DSA
- System design
- Coding rounds
Polish
Focus areas for the polish phase:
- Mock interviews
- Negotiation
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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