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ASK HN: Last try – anyone willing to give mock interviews? FAANG

4 points by FAANG_dream ↗ HN
I posted same request last week but it didn't get much attention probably because my account was brand new, so just wanted to try it one last time.

As the name suggests, I dream of getting inside FAANG. Here's the old post with full details: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26058022

Thank you for reading!

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eimrine
Do not sure if you are on a correct website because mocking is not often happens on these pages. Maybe try to improve your coding skills on a websites like hackerrank.
FAANG_dream
I already practiced on those sites but there's a big difference between coding alone vs coding in an interview setting. That's the aspect I am trying to work on.

I am just trying to find someone who I can connect to outside HN for this purpose.

wallflower
I think mock interviews from a FAANG engineer for free could be a big ask. There is a service that will match you up with a FAANG engineer. It is not inexpensive, as it costs $100 per interview last I checked. Good luck!

https://interviewing.io

FAANG_dream
That's an interesting perspective. Why do you think it could be a big risk? Maybe I am not thinking about it properly?
sloaken
He said ask, not risk. And given your friend has stopped helping ... I know he says he is too busy.

You are asking someone to provide for you several hours of their time. Someone who is currently receiving $100 to $300 an hour at their company.

There are plenty of books. Get some, find other people who are trying to do the same as you, and practice together.

FAANG_dream
I am sorry for missing that. Thank you for correcting.

About friend - I know why he is busy. He is not of the type that makes lame excuses. He will say it on my face if he does not want to do it.

I understand your point though and agree with your judgement. Reason I asked was that I can imagine myself doing the same for someone else. But maybe I am too naive.

FAANG_dream
Also, I can't get over the fact that I read "ask" as "risk". Not sure what's the cause here :/
mettamage
I have never given an interview, but did consulting cases in the past. I program, I was in a weird phase.

If you’re up for it shoot me an email.