How to prepare for a Job Interview in companies such as Ant or Visa? Is Leetcode the best measure to your quality as a Software engineer? As an ex-Visa developer, Edric offers advice on job searching and preparing for interviews, Furthermore, he discusses the limited effectiveness of Leetcode as a determinant of engineering skill in interviews, proposing project-based evaluations instead. Learn: · How to succeed in software engineering interviews · Advice for transitioning careers in tech · How to build a portfolio with no programming experience · Leetcode as a measure of software engineering skills · Importance of networking for career advancement · How to prepare for software engineering job interviews · Balancing technical and behavioral interview preparation · System design interview tips · How to stay sharp and continue learning in software engineering · Mentoring benefits in the software industry Index of Contents: 0:00 Edric's Journey: From Electrical Engineering to Software Engineering at VISA 6:56 Navigating the Job Search in a Competitive Market 7:51 Mastering Interview Preparation: Strategies and Insights 15:22 The Controversy of LeetCode in Interviews 18:59 Staying Sharp and Learning Continuously in Your Career 24:20 The Power of Mentoring: Giving and Receiving Guidance Reach out to our host: · Get Mentored in Cloud now: https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/victorgarcia/?ref=victor39 · Become a Mentor: http://mentorcruise.com/referrals/YyShXWbH1wt3f8tnY42U2iYr3Bo792wUrqrjs3cs/?ref=victor39&fp_sid=mentorcr · Follow Top Mentor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-top-mentor · Follow Top Mentor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopMentorInc · More about Top Mentor: https://bento.me/top-mentor Guest Links: · Check Edric's Newsletter: https://edricgsh.substack.com · Connect with Edric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edricgan/ · Get Mentored by Edric : https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/edricgan/?ref=victor39