Technical interviews test problem-solving AND communication.
What you learned:
- REACTO provides structure when you're nervous
- Thinking out loud shows your process
- Getting stuck is normal. Recovery matters.
- Take-homes favor career changers. Use them well.
- Mock practice with others beats solo grinding
Your action items:
Memorize REACTO and practice using it
Do + mock interviews before real ones
Prepare your setup the day before
For deeper coding practice, see the MAANG Interview Prep roadmap. For communication strategies, see Interview Communication Skills.