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How To Pass Coding Interviews Like the Top 1%
If you want to be a software engineer at Google, you will be surprised that less than 1% of all candidates would actually get an offer. Which is harder than getting into harvard.
Now most people would think all you need to do to get in is to solve a ridiculous amount of leetcode problems.
But if you look at all of these posts online, even after doing 300, 400, or 500 leetcode questions, they’re still failing interviews.
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My *Honest* College Advice for Computer Science Students
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I haven’t been in college since 2019 where I was at New York University. I tried a lot of things. I thought I would be a doctor to impress my parents. I thought I would major in business to work on wall street. I switched majors so often that I was at risk of not graduating because I didn't declare a major. Now I wasn’t sure I wanted to major in computer science because I heard it was really ha...
I Quit My Job At Amazon Because of Return to Office.
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My reaction reading about a software engineer who left her job at Amazon because she didn't want to return to the office. This article is publicly available online here: www.aol.com/had-remote-tech-job-amazon-095018842.html
I Was A Google Cloud Software Engineer. Now I'm Unemployed And At The Park.
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A story about why I left Google and how I fell out of love with programming.
I Moved to Seattle For A High-Paying Tech Job. It Turned Out To Be The Loneliest Time of My Life.
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Nobody tells you making friends is hard. Initially, I was genuinely excited to be surrounded by like-minded techies and have conversations about system design. At NYU, the CS community seemed small in contrast to the larger business-focused crowd.
How I Would Learn Web Development In 2024. (if I could start over)
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Coding is one of the most amazing things you can do in the world. You can build games. You can build apps. And you can start companies. It’s a skill you have to learn if you want to be part of creating the internet. If this is your first time watching, I’ve been coding for 6 years and worked at some really big tech companies. And if you want to be a successful programmer We’ll have to talk abou...
Coding Was Hard Until I Learned These 4 Things
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Learning how to programming is one of the hardest things anyone can do. Whether you're trying to learn to program for money or for fun, there's a lot of things you can do to make it easier. #coding #engineering #programming #google #softwareengineer #softwardevelopment #systemdesign #python #java #engineer #developer #programmer #codinginterview #code #dayinthelife #cpp #computerscience
How Much Do Google Engineers Make?
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4 years ago I started my career as a software engineer at all these companies. I’ll go straight into telling you that With 0 years of experience my salary at Amazon was 112k With 1 year of experience my Microsoft salary was 123k . With 2 years of experience my Google salary was 169k And that’s just salary alone. Most people don’t know this but there’s a lot of other components that go into an o...
4 Years of Software Engineering advice in 14 minutes
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This is a video going over a lot of what I learned as a software engineer over the last 4 years. To anyone who's trying to onboard quicker or be more successful in their career, these are the tips I wish I knew. The one that surprised me the most is to stop coding so often. #coding #engineering #programming #google #softwareengineer #softwardevelopment #systemdesign #python #java #engineer #dev...
This Is Why Programming Is Hard For You.
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Programming is hard for everyone because programming is hard. It doesn't matter if you went to an ivy league or got a CS degree, programming is a difficult subject. Even though it's hard for everyone, the most successful programmers are the ones who are motivated even if it's hard. #programming #computerscience #developer #programming #code #coder #systemdesign #dayinthelife #softwareengineer #...
Don't be a Programmer for $85,000
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Software engineering is a great career. But after going through all the benefits, there's a lot of cons to software engineering as well. It wasn't a career I loved doing. I did it to help my parents. #coding #engineering #programming #google #softwareengineer #softwaredevelopment #systemdesign #python #java #engineer #developer #programmer #codinginterview #code #dayinthelife
Why I Fail Candidates During Google Interviews.
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After joining Google in 2022, I got trained to interview candidates. I’ve had a chance to meet candidates and saw how much they struggled. I’m ready to share some of their common mistakes (that I’m legally allowed to share). Not knowing their data structures is NOT the #1 reason why I fail candidates. Before we dig in, let’s go through what the interview process looks like today. #coding #engin...
Amazon Engineer Vs Google Engineer
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I break down my experiences working at Amazon and Google as a software engineer. There's a lot of things I talk about including compensation, engineering culture, and interview experiences. If this content was helpful, definitely subscribe! #coding #interview #faang #google #amazon #softwareengineer #programming #coder #systemdesign #engineering #software #code #python #developer #developers #c...
loneliness as a software engineer
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loneliness as a software engineer
You only need 150 LeetCode questions.
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You only need 150 LeetCode questions.
The resume that got me into Google
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The resume that got me into Google
Restarting at 27 without a plan.
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Restarting at 27 without a plan.
Burn out as a software engineer is stressful.
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Burn out as a software engineer is stressful.
Day In The Life At Google | 12,000 Layoffs VLOG
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Day In The Life At Google | 12,000 Layoffs VLOG
a day in the life working at Google (as a software engineer) | How I got into Google
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a day in the life working at Google (as a software engineer) | How I got into Google

Komentáře

  • @tradeordie
    @tradeordie Před 4 hodinami

    He fails people in interviews because he has no soul

  • @realalexnguyen
    @realalexnguyen Před 5 hodinami

    I hope this content was helpful! I'm currently hiring an editor to make even more useful content for everyone watching. If you're interested, please fill out this form here: forms.gle/DneckX1ywfNP3Z8n9

  • @ChunLee-gu1br
    @ChunLee-gu1br Před 11 hodinami

    Best Wishes to your Dad.

  • @BGwControlStop
    @BGwControlStop Před 23 hodinami

    Why does it bother you what other people are motivated by unless it directly affects you. Life is about the choices you make and what you value . Luckily for humanity we don’t value the same things and the diversity allows civilization to operate and move forward. Some people are lazy some people are elite. Some people find purpose in cleaning toilets others don’t. Key to contentment is understanding your authentic self.

  • @brooklyn7853
    @brooklyn7853 Před dnem

    People comes in different personality and mind. I believe as long as people can solve problem Google shouldn't act like it. Even in work, when solving problems generally we don't communicate. Communication is mostly done during requirements or meetings anyway. Laslly, interview shouldn't just seek for leetcode solvers. Many experienced people, I bet can't solve leetcode problem in 45 mins.

  • @MonaGee98
    @MonaGee98 Před dnem

    I applied for Product Manager, Program Manager, etc in 2004 when Google beginning to move into NYC office. I have a tracible proven track record as following [Highly motivated verification project/tech lead from Silicon Valley with over 9 years of High-Tech experience; exceptionally technical, and team-oriented, with broad hands-on experiences in leading bleeding-edge projects from inception to completion. Worked with cross-site and cross-functional teams (Marketing, all aspects of pre- and post-silicon chip level, board level design, system verification, to mass production), and proven ability and accomplishments; as well a Master's degree in EE, former EE adjunct Prof and Applied Physics researcher with published paper. Offers an in-depth understanding of highly complex technical project life-cycle, project development methodologies, and a history of succeeding in bleeding-edge multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget. Just let me know what you wish to accomplish, and I'll find a way to get it done just as I did with all my previous employers. I have aspired to be a transhumanist since college.] With tens of thousands job openings in Google's NYC new office in 2004, I didn't even get a response from Google's HR. This is attributed to invaders and Operatives from Asia who came to work in tech since the 1990s; most had never seen a computer; we had to train them. They started using dirty tactics such as fake news against Americans who they can't compete for American jobs, espeically Chinese American women such as me. However, Google did massively hired H1Bs from Asia who speak with a heavy accent at best; often no way of verifying their credentials or their names. I knew b/c I trained some of them. In return, they conducted a smear campaign (what was said about them such as no one wanted/liked them, didn't know anything, perverts, etc, they used it on me) against me since the 1990s.

  • @ReddSand247
    @ReddSand247 Před dnem

    To follow your dreams is the best advice anyone can have. Life is indeed too short to live it miserably; regardless of any financial gain.

  • @David-bz1ou
    @David-bz1ou Před 2 dny

    They definitely do look at you at you like you are a baby, just because you are the new person. you never get to meet people.

  • @jeffnaval4894
    @jeffnaval4894 Před 3 dny

    Your just one of those guy that lost programming job😅 u should have predicted it because its easy to do programming nowadays eith chatgpt.

  • @dannym817
    @dannym817 Před 3 dny

    I dont agree with the second halve of your video. Do what you are good at the most. If you not good in writing documents and someone else is, let him do it. Just doing somehting that a none programmer/manager you can rate you in, should not be the thing to get you succeed. A good team has someone who is good and like to do each part of the work that needs to be done. Of course as a seniour you should be able to rate and check everything.

  • @dannym817
    @dannym817 Před 3 dny

    Problem in the software engineering world is that managers dont know how to rate programming skills. But is kind of easy - junior sofware engineers become mediors when they dont need to get hand holding most of the time and can bring input. - medior software engineers should be validated on their code and input by their seniors. -seniours should get validated on the total project they are working or have been working on.(how does it work/bugs/easy to maintane and change or even replace(clean independent code)) and warn for problems(legacy code).. And is resposible for the project. -managers should only be doing the managing stuff: keep people happy. and priortizing projects/features or even decisions (2 seniours have 2 different solutions and cant chose), but should not rate the mediors or juniors. his job is only to keep them happy. Managers should get rated by how happy are his engineers, and about if he made/hired the right senior engineers(failed projects)

  • @EllereyHudymaR
    @EllereyHudymaR Před 3 dny

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  • @antquinonez
    @antquinonez Před 3 dny

    I don’t like your videos.

  • @antquinonez
    @antquinonez Před 3 dny

    I thought you hated software engineering. Make up your mind.

  • @antquinonez
    @antquinonez Před 3 dny

    Not good enough.

  • @AuntieWendy
    @AuntieWendy Před 3 dny

    I had that same thought, like if Im working at least 8 hours a day, might as well be doing something I love to do

  • @qdevvv
    @qdevvv Před 4 dny

    Yes, I feel you. Somehow this was going through my mind watching your video: czcams.com/video/dkcdSj4qBWU/video.html

  • @chandranshpandey1929

    why dont you directly say how to become a good manager.

  • @rommellagera8543
    @rommellagera8543 Před 4 dny

    Kindly tell me when: a. Used a linked list in a real business application b. Reversed a linked list in a real application c. Why reverse if before hand you know you need to traverse backwards, just keep the first and last node

  • @gavinlew8273
    @gavinlew8273 Před 5 dny

    "What do you want to do with your life" - Conquer the World! For we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus!

  • @deegreen2190
    @deegreen2190 Před 5 dny

    This whole video was just reading someone else’s article? And asking for feedback?

    • @antquinonez
      @antquinonez Před 3 dny

      You stole my feedback. Op is a bad reader.

  • @satysin630
    @satysin630 Před 5 dny

    Best of luck in the future and I wish your father the best possible recovery after his stroke.

  • @necbranduc
    @necbranduc Před 5 dny

    I wonder how many times a day you need to reverse a LinkedList at Google.

  • @SportsIncorporated
    @SportsIncorporated Před 5 dny

    That's a nice park. Are there any tents there, and do they charge under 3000 a month?

  • @deegreen2190
    @deegreen2190 Před 6 dny

    Rich people problems

  • @walidzein1
    @walidzein1 Před 6 dny

    Ungrateful asf who doesn’t understand the real struggle out there, this guy is so detached from reality, it’s comical, everyone has a passion in my life but it won’t put food in the table

  • @phyolim5064
    @phyolim5064 Před 6 dny

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @robatfairchild
    @robatfairchild Před 6 dny

    You are so lucky that you figured things out at an early age. I never did and I'm 76 years old. What should I do now? Thanks Alex. Cam on.

  • @AsianVideoGamer
    @AsianVideoGamer Před 7 dny

    Local government give companies big tax breaks, in return they want their employees to pump the economy.

  • @ArisAris-fs1ip
    @ArisAris-fs1ip Před 7 dny

    Bro, I am a software engineer with 2 years of experience. I dont regret it, as I was a hardcore blue colar before. Now I have enough strength to workout and have that tinder body, sleep enough, and have enough energy for daygame! The money is ok enough to invest in real estate, so I dont care at all!

  • @gammalgris2497
    @gammalgris2497 Před 8 dny

    Learn about data structures and algorithms. Some problems are easier with a suitable data structure and algorithm.

  • @zshn
    @zshn Před 8 dny

    The "learning" from documenting / writing culture is non-existent outside of big tech.

  • @n.g.u.y.e.n5604
    @n.g.u.y.e.n5604 Před 8 dny

    Hey my Vietnamese buddy. Now im building my own project abt real estate listing/platform which is i have spent 5 years in real estate field to know exactly how it works ??? I'm IT engineer so that i think why dont i create a new platform which has never launched in the Vietnam Market before. My web app/mobile app is based on React & React Native bro, running at a same API to synchronize all data. If you still have some passion with coding, give me your idea/sharing bro. We can talk more.

  • @n.g.u.y.e.n5604
    @n.g.u.y.e.n5604 Před 8 dny

    My last name is Nguyen as well bro. I'm 35, an IT engineer and unemployed now. Thank you dare to sharing abt your story. Dont give up man.❤❤❤

  • @j00ktau
    @j00ktau Před 9 dny

    unfortunately it's priorities > passion for most ppl

  • @exposedthat
    @exposedthat Před 9 dny

    well is cs major still desiresble at this point

  • @realalexnguyen
    @realalexnguyen Před 9 dny

    Im struggling too much copy and pasting my edits. Maybe i should go back to coding 😅 (Run away from the clout)

    • @_Nova_Prime_
      @_Nova_Prime_ Před 8 dny

      Hire a editor it will help you a lot in terms of time and you can focus of creating more engaging content and ideas

    • @realalexnguyen
      @realalexnguyen Před 8 dny

      *Now hiring an editor*

    • @_Nova_Prime_
      @_Nova_Prime_ Před 8 dny

      @@realalexnguyen check your mail

    • @Unordinary-lg4yt
      @Unordinary-lg4yt Před 8 dny

      @@realalexnguyensimple edits ? Perhaps i can help

    • @realalexnguyen
      @realalexnguyen Před 8 dny

      @@Unordinary-lg4yt feel free to send an email

  • @Coufu
    @Coufu Před 9 dny

    Sick advice. The more I am in my engineering career, the more I learn how rare people are who actually enjoy writing documentation. As I venture into management, I’ve been trying to build up more documentation culture with my team but have been having trouble selling it to them. I’m going to bring these points to them as well as share your video.

  • @BG-wg4nb
    @BG-wg4nb Před 9 dny

    Thank you for sharing! Best wishes to you Alex. 🙏

  • @vovantiensy4940
    @vovantiensy4940 Před 9 dny

    Did you find a new job after leaving your last one ?

    • @catmaxi2599
      @catmaxi2599 Před 9 dny

      Hr quit bc he doesnt like coding. Why would he get another?

  • @ssg6499
    @ssg6499 Před 10 dny

    1 thing to add - if you are in a terminal role, you might simply like it there; Unless the pay difference is significant, you might want to evaluate if you want to move to a less coding oriented role.

  • @Weaseldog2001
    @Weaseldog2001 Před 10 dny

    That is good advice, on how to climb the corporate ladder, in a mega corporation. I've been at this for more than forty years. And I've seen a lot of managers with just a few years of coding experience get promoted beyond their skill sets, resulting in high turnover and then layoffs. They don't last. While you are solving those problems, you should continue to study, and work to analyze the code that the other engineers have written. in other words, you should be focusing on self improvement. If you're focusing on corporate advancement, that is what you will become skilled at, it will be obvious to everyone, and you may look good to your bosses, but your colleagues will be talking behind your back. Eventually it will be obvious to everyone that this is your primary skill, and that you don't add value. Then your entire team gets laid off with you.

  • @IffyEdem
    @IffyEdem Před 10 dny

    I’m understanding this; don’t work at big tech

  • @anikasharma5052
    @anikasharma5052 Před 10 dny

    working from home and living in Toronto was clearly important to her and so she stuck up for what she valued. Regardless if people agree with her decision, I personally think the principles behind it are good. People should have the freedom to decide what they value in their lives and draw appropriate boundaries around that.

  • @goldstandardaviation1667

    Why isn't your mother taking care of your dad? Very selfish of her allowing you to ruin your career path

  • @oug2000
    @oug2000 Před 10 dny

    So stupid

  • @lyl3645
    @lyl3645 Před 10 dny

    I’ve seen and worked with too many fakers, like “managers” who don’t know how to do or cover any work, people who claim the project without the knowledge on how to do it (and just steal others’ credit once they get them done on their own). Stay away from the fakers and don’t become one.

  • @oleksybabansky
    @oleksybabansky Před 10 dny

    Now it's more clear why google web services have become so horridly sh*tty. Cuz they don't care about data structures. They care about presentation and screen appearance. Good riddance.

  • @lattebean66
    @lattebean66 Před 10 dny

    lol. I think this video was suggested to me because I frequently watch Naruto content and also coding