Communicating for Impact

Communicating for impact

People often forget one important thing about the System Design Interview—more than an interview; it is a simulation of real-world conversation and collaboration.

Let’s look at some key ways to impress with your communication.

Asking strategic questions

When designing real-world projects, you’d usually ask questions early in the process to understand your problem. Similarly, you should begin your System Design Interview by asking questions.

There are two big reasons why asking questions is crucial at the beginning of the interview: