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Mastering Technical Interviews

Location: United States
Experience Type: Volunteer Opportunities
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Your step-by-step guide to excelling in technical interviews

Welcome to the Mastering Technical Interviews simulation!

In today’s competitive job market, a technical interview is often the gateway to your dream role in technology. Whether you’re aiming for software engineering, data science, or another technical path, these interviews test more than just your coding ability; they evaluate your problem-solving skills, your communication style, and your ability to think on your feet. 

In this simulation, you’ll step into the shoes of a candidate preparing for interviews at leading technology companies. Across four hands-on tasks, you’ll explore interview formats, practice breaking down and solving complex problems, work through real algorithmic challenges, and refine the way you communicate your solutions. Each step is designed to mirror real-world expectations, so by the end, you’ll not only understand what to expect but also feel confident in your ability to perform under pressure.

Get ready to sharpen your technical expertise, develop a clear problem-solving process, and showcase your skills with confidence. Your interview success story starts here!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Understanding technical interviews
    Build your foundation for interview success

    • Preparation
    • Evaluation
    • Planning
  • Problem-solving fundamentals
    Master the art of breaking down complex problems

    • Decomposition
    • Strategy
    • Logical Reasoning
  • Algorithm and data structure challenges
    Apply your skills to real coding problems

    • Algorithms
    • Data Structures
    • Process Optimization
  • Communicating your solutions
    Explain your thinking like a pro

    • Explanation
    • Clarity
    • Adaptability

Experience Information

Sponsor
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Contact & Location

Phone
202-885-1908
Email
kogodcareers@american.edu
Address

Kogod Suite 122
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

Career Service Hours

M Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
T Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
W Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
F Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Graduate Student Drop-In/Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 12-1pm EST in KSB 122 or virtually: ksb-careers.biz/grad-visits

Undergraduate Students Drop-Ins: General: Tuesday 5:30-7:30PM, Thursday 6-8PM, KSB 114. Finance: Monday/Wednesday, 6-8PM, KSB 114.  114. BAE and Marketing: Monday 3-5PM, Wednesday 11AM-1PM, KSB 122

Meet the Team

Cynthia O'Brien Meet Cynthia
Andrea Carpenter Meet Andrea
Robin Marks Meet Robin
Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann Meet Caroline
Kelli Carroll Meet Kelli
Gabriel Pickett Meet Gabriel
Jessetta Ray Meet Jessetta
Brandy Rodgers Meet Brandy
Jim Waite Meet Jim
Riley Woolston Meet Riley
Nicole DeCastro Meet Nicole
Bennett Rosenow Meet Bennett
Diane Roznowski Meet Diane
Ray Ruiz Meet Ray
Maya Williams Meet Maya
Nini Asikin Meet Nini
Ken Rigberg Meet Ken
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Phone
202-885-1908
Email
kogodcareers@american.edu
Address

Kogod Suite 122
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

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