Finding a job as a software engineer is tough. From tricky tasks on data structures and algorithms (DSA) to recruiters who simply stop responding, the technical interview process often turns into an ordeal. The sad reality is that universities and training courses often do not prepare new specialists for the harsh conditions of the job market for engineers.
Ace Your Tech Interview And Get A Job As A Software Engineer
4h 38m 35s
English
Paid
That is why this course was created: it is a comprehensive resource that will help you fully understand all the nuances and pitfalls of the software engineers' interview process. After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Organize the entire job search process (and make it "tweakable")
- Train your brain to properly master interview skills and stay healthy throughout the process
- Effectively apply for job positions
- Develop a preparation plan for any interview
- Understand all the main types of interviews and learn how to approach each one of them
Perhaps you are wondering: "Where are the tips on how to become a LeetCode master?". This is a deliberate omission, not a mistake: over-concentration on DSA is the most common mistake engineers make when job hunting. Most resources on the internet help with this stage, but the path to a successful interview includes much more. This is why many engineers fail to get into companies like FAANG - they do not master many other important aspects of interviews besides DSA. Take this course, and you will master these important skills!
About the Author: Alex Chiou
Alex Chiou is a US engineer (formerly at Meta and Pinterest) and a co-founder of Tech Career Growth (originally Tech Lead alongside Patrick Shyu). His teaching focuses on the career-trajectory side of working in software at large tech companies — the unwritten rules of performance reviews, promotions, project selection, and the soft-skills that compound across an engineering career.
The course catalog covers technical interview preparation (algorithm / data-structure questions and the system-design rounds at the senior level), the career-side topics around landing and succeeding at FAANG-tier companies, and the engineering-management track for developers transitioning into leadership roles.
The CourseFlix listing under this source carries 9 Alex Chiou courses spanning that range. Material is paid and aimed at engineers preparing for interviews or actively navigating the career path at large tech companies.
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All Course Lessons (38)
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How This Course Works Demo | 13:17 | |
| 2 | Organizing Your Job Search | 11:34 | |
| 3 | Interviewing: Why It Sucks | 07:12 | |
| 4 | The #1 Trait For Interview Success | 11:31 | |
| 5 | Dynamic State vs. Prepared State | 07:16 | |
| 6 | Having The Right Mentality | 09:05 | |
| 7 | Stronger Together | 07:41 | |
| 8 | Interviewing While Employed | 09:30 | |
| 9 | Polish Your Resume | 13:18 | |
| 10 | Order Matters | 07:27 | |
| 11 | Struggling? Send More Applications | 10:29 | |
| 12 | Job “Requirements” | 04:08 | |
| 13 | Cold Messages | 11:40 | |
| 14 | Referrals | 10:29 | |
| 15 | Cover Letters | 03:21 | |
| 16 | FAANG Or Bust (And Why It’s Dumb) | 10:08 | |
| 17 | Avoiding Scams | 07:22 | |
| 18 | The 3 Core Interview Stages | 07:16 | |
| 19 | Take Home Assignments | 07:02 | |
| 20 | Automated Coding Screen | 02:30 | |
| 21 | Recruiter Screen | 03:15 | |
| 22 | Behavioral Interviews | 06:09 | |
| 23 | Data Structures And Algorithms (DSA) | 08:22 | |
| 24 | System Design | 04:40 | |
| 25 | Practical Coding | 03:34 | |
| 26 | Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) | 02:48 | |
| 27 | Hiring Manager Round (Separate) | 02:27 | |
| 28 | How Much LeetCode Should I Grind? | 06:20 | |
| 29 | Don't Get Downleveled | 08:30 | |
| 30 | Talk To Your Recruiter | 09:20 | |
| 31 | Scout Online | 05:27 | |
| 32 | Understanding Startup Interviews | 03:13 | |
| 33 | Understanding Big Tech Interviews | 05:23 | |
| 34 | Don’t Be Weird | 05:41 | |
| 35 | Temper Your Expectations | 05:17 | |
| 36 | Getting Interview Feedback | 05:27 | |
| 37 | Getting The Offer | 06:56 | |
| 38 | Go Deeper, Follow Through | 13:30 |
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38 lessons · 4h 38m 35sShow all 38 lessons
- 1 How This Course Works 13:17
- 2 Organizing Your Job Search 11:34
- 3 Interviewing: Why It Sucks 07:12
- 4 The #1 Trait For Interview Success 11:31
- 5 Dynamic State vs. Prepared State 07:16
- 6 Having The Right Mentality 09:05
- 7 Stronger Together 07:41
- 8 Interviewing While Employed 09:30
- 9 Polish Your Resume 13:18
- 10 Order Matters 07:27
- 11 Struggling? Send More Applications 10:29
- 12 Job “Requirements” 04:08
- 13 Cold Messages 11:40
- 14 Referrals 10:29
- 15 Cover Letters 03:21
- 16 FAANG Or Bust (And Why It’s Dumb) 10:08
- 17 Avoiding Scams 07:22
- 18 The 3 Core Interview Stages 07:16
- 19 Take Home Assignments 07:02
- 20 Automated Coding Screen 02:30
- 21 Recruiter Screen 03:15
- 22 Behavioral Interviews 06:09
- 23 Data Structures And Algorithms (DSA) 08:22
- 24 System Design 04:40
- 25 Practical Coding 03:34
- 26 Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) 02:48
- 27 Hiring Manager Round (Separate) 02:27
- 28 How Much LeetCode Should I Grind? 06:20
- 29 Don't Get Downleveled 08:30
- 30 Talk To Your Recruiter 09:20
- 31 Scout Online 05:27
- 32 Understanding Startup Interviews 03:13
- 33 Understanding Big Tech Interviews 05:23
- 34 Don’t Be Weird 05:41
- 35 Temper Your Expectations 05:17
- 36 Getting Interview Feedback 05:27
- 37 Getting The Offer 06:56
- 38 Go Deeper, Follow Through 13:30
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Finding a job as a software engineer is tough. From tricky tasks on data structures and algorithms (DSA) to recruiters who simply stop responding, the technical interview process often turns into an ordeal. The sad reality is that…
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Ace Your Tech Interview And Get A Job As A Software Engineer is taught by Alex Chiou. You can find more courses by this instructor on the corresponding source page.
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