Honest, sourced guides for CS new-grad and early-career interviews. Read what works, skip what doesn't.
440+ deep-dive coding problems from 21 companies with optimal solutions
Company × role question sets sourced from Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Blind
25 canonical algorithmic patterns with templates and example problems
35 canonical system design scenarios with capacity estimation
360+ LeetCode problems organized by topic with progressive hints
Short-form how-tos for behavioral, coding, and resume prep
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Mock interview practice is the single prep activity that builds the skill a real interview actually tests: talking through a solution while someone watches. Layer four modes. Solo drills build memory, partner mocks build talk-track, paid mocks build a calibrated bar, and AI interview practice builds unlimited reps.
Sam K. ·
Read more →Most CS new grads can reapply to the same employer in 6 to 12 months, not the 12-month blanket cooldown that gets repeated in forums. The real rules vary by employer, the recruiter is your first call, and the rejection itself is a debrief opportunity most candidates throw away. This playbook gives the timeline, the debrief script, the recruiter-relationship strategy, and the gap-closing structure that turns a no into actionable data.
Sam K. ·
Read more →A 30-day CS new-grad interview prep plan that runs four weeks: Week 1 sets a coding baseline and patterns, Week 2 builds depth across data structures and behavioral stories, Week 3 adds system-design-lite plus mock loops, and Week 4 sharpens timing and recovery. Two to three hours per weekday, four to five on weekends. Built for zero-to-ready without burnout.
Sam K. ·
Read more →International CS new grads in 2026 navigate F-1 OPT, STEM-OPT, and the H-1B lottery against a backdrop of higher fees, stricter scrutiny, and a long-tail of alternative work-auth paths (TN, O-1, L-1, green card EB-2/EB-3) most candidates never hear about. This guide maps the timeline, names the published-data employers that still sponsor, and documents the realistic options if the lottery rejects you.
Sam K. ·
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