| Logistics & Environment |
Calendar Confirmation |
Verify date, time (SGT), Zoom/CoderPad links; set 15 min “prep” reminder |
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Tech Setup |
Test camera, mic, screen-share; close tabs; mute notifications; have water & notepad ready |
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Physical Space |
Quiet, well-lit area; neutral background; comfortable seating; DND on phone |
| Mindset & Well-Being |
Mindful Breathing |
4 s inhale, 2 s hold, 6 s exhale ×3 to centre focus |
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Positive Self-Talk |
Recall a recent win; affirm “I’m prepared, capable, and belong here.” |
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Power Pose |
30 s standing/sitting tall with shoulders back to boost confidence |
| Technical Warm-Up |
Flash Review |
5 min recap of core patterns (DFS/BFS, Union-Find, DP, System Design basics) |
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Whiteboard Simulation |
Sketch problem outline, pseudocode skeleton, trade-offs on paper or in an editor |
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Edge-Case Drill |
List edge cases (empty inputs, single elements, nulls) for each pattern |
| Company & Role Familiarisation |
Resume & STAR Stories |
Prepare 2–3 concise Situation–Task–Action–Result examples tied to role competencies |
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Company Research |
Note one recent GS initiative; prepare 2 questions on team culture, tech stack, growth paths |
| Final Checks |
Re-Test Tech |
Re-open links; confirm audio/video |
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Last-Minute Breathing |
One final 4-2-6 breath cycle |
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Smile & Relax |
Smile at your reflection for 10 s to project confidence |