Key Takeaways

We’ve discussed a lot today. Now, let’s revisit some of the key points we went over.

Sending hireable signals

The best practices we discussed in this chapter are summarized below.

• Navigating Trade-Offs:

  • Trade-offs occur at various stages of the design process.

  • Narrate your thought process and justify the trade-off you choose.

• Communicating for Impact:

  • Convey that you’re collaborative, adaptable, and open to growth.

  • Ask clarifying, strategic questions.

• Showing Your Vantage Point:

  • Discuss talking points that are relevant to the level of your desired level.

  • Be honest about what you don’t know.

• Managing Your Time:

  • 45 minutes will fly by quickly—budget your time well.

  • Budget 5-10 minutes for clarifying questions.

  • Budget 20-25 minutes for your design process.

  • Don't discuss in-depth topics until you’ve completed your high-level design.

In this table, we’ll see a side-by-side comparison of some of these best practices and common mistakes: