CODING INTERVIEW AI PREPARATION CHECKLIST

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
[ ] Confirm the interview format, topics, duration, and permitted tools.
[ ] Practise core DSA patterns: arrays, strings, maps, trees, graphs, and dynamic programming.
[ ] Complete at least one timed mock interview without AI assistance.
[ ] Configure InterviewGPT with the target company, role, language, resume, and custom instructions.
[ ] Test microphone, system audio, meeting software, and screen-sharing permissions.
[ ] Prepare concise examples for projects, trade-offs, failures, and teamwork.

DURING A PERMITTED PRACTICE OR ASSISTED SESSION
[ ] Restate the problem and clarify constraints before coding.
[ ] Ask for a hint before asking for a full solution.
[ ] Explain the brute-force approach, then improve it.
[ ] Name time and space complexity.
[ ] Test normal cases, edge cases, and invalid inputs.
[ ] Treat every AI suggestion as unverified until you can explain and test it.

AFTER THE SESSION
[ ] Review the transcript and mark moments where you became stuck.
[ ] Re-solve missed questions without AI assistance.
[ ] Record one technical and one communication improvement.
[ ] Repeat the mock with less assistance.
[ ] Confirm you can independently explain every solution you plan to discuss.

ETHICS CHECK
[ ] Follow the employer's interview and assessment rules.
[ ] Disclose AI assistance when required.
[ ] Never submit or present work you cannot explain.