Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Over the years I've done hundreds of tech interviews, on both sides of the table. Here is the ESSENTIAL advice I would use if I were starting over again today.


0:00 Intro
0:22 Start interviewing EARLY
1:11 Stop after 2 Certifications
1:41 Start Programming ASAP
2:34 Write a great cover letter
3:10 Use your "child prodigy" status
4:01 Theory is important



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