Author
Shekhar Babu
Writes about technical interview rounds, system design and coding assessments.
83 articles
- 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
- Career Advice Why Your Interview Skills Matter More Than Your Coding Skills Why strong interview skills often matter more than raw coding ability. Learn how communication and storytelling can make or break your tech interview. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice LinkedIn Easy Apply: What the Conversion Numbers Actually Show I tracked 200 LinkedIn Easy Apply applications over 3 months. Here's the real data on response rates, what works, and when to skip Easy Apply entirely. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Negotiate a Counter Offer Without Burning Bridges Learn how to negotiate a counter offer without burning bridges. Step-by-step scripts and strategies for salary negotiation with your current employer. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice What to Do When You Don’t Hear Back After an Interview Haven't heard back after an interview? Learn exactly when to follow up, what to say, and when to move on. Real scripts and timelines included. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Crush a Take-Home Coding Assignment Expert tips for acing take-home coding assignments. Learn what reviewers look for, common mistakes, and how to structure your submission for maximum impact. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice Tech Interview Red Flags from Employers: What to Watch For Interviews go both ways. Here are the employer red flags you should watch for during tech interviews, from someone who ignored them and paid the price. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Write a Post-Interview Thank-You Email That Actually Does Something Most post-interview thank you emails get ignored. Here's how to write ones that actually influence hiring decisions, with templates and real examples. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Nail a Video Interview From Home (Setup, Audio, and Camera Habits That Actually Matter) Practical video interview tips from someone who's done 40+ remote interviews. Camera setup, lighting, audio, and the mistakes that cost people offers. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Answer ‘Why Are You Leaving Your Current Job?’ Without Hurting Your Chances Scripts and strategies for answering why you're leaving your current job. Covers layoffs, toxic bosses, boredom, and every tricky scenario. April 10, 2026