Author
Shekhar Babu
Writes about technical interview rounds, system design and coding assessments.
76 articles
- Career Advice 10 AI Startups to Watch in 2026 (And They’re Hiring) The top 10 AI startups to watch in 2026 - Anthropic, Perplexity, Mistral, Cursor, and more. What they do, how they hire, and estimated salary ranges. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice The Best Time to Apply for Jobs (Month, Day, and Hour That Work) Data-backed guide on the best time to apply for jobs. Learn which months, days, and hours give you the highest chance of getting interviews. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How Tech Case Study Interviews Actually Work (And How to Prepare) A practical guide to tech case study interviews based on real experience. Frameworks, practice strategies, and what interviewers actually evaluate. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Explain a Career Gap Without Sounding Defensive Career gaps don't have to sink your interview. Learn exactly how to explain employment gaps confidently without sounding defensive or apologetic. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Follow Up After an Interview Without Burning Goodwill Exact scripts and timelines for following up after interviews without crossing the line. When to email, what to say, and when to stop. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice Grok by xAI: Honest Review After 3 Months of Use After 3 months of daily Grok usage, here's my honest review. What xAI's chatbot does well, where it falls short, and how it compares to ChatGPT. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Stand Out in a Group Interview Practical tips for standing out in a group interview without being overbearing. Learn the balance between speaking up and listening that interviewers love. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Handle Lowball Job Offers: A Step-by-Step Guide Got a lowball job offer? Don't panic or accept it. Learn the step-by-step process to evaluate, counter, and negotiate a better salary with confidence. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Ask for a Promotion (And Actually Get One) Asking for a promotion doesn't have to be awkward. Here's a practical framework for making your case without burning bridges or sounding entitled. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice IC to Engineering Manager: What Actually Changes (And What Doesn’t) I went from individual contributor to engineering manager and it was nothing like I expected. Here's what actually changes and what nobody warns you about. April 10, 2026