A web developer shares their 18-month job search journey, detailing how they struggled with technical interviews despite having the necessary skills. The core issue was recall under pressure, not knowledge gaps. By adopting active recall techniques using flashcards, asking recruiters what to prepare for, and shifting job search

8m read timeFrom freecodecamp.org
Post cover image
Table of contents
My 18-Month Job Search StruggleThe Interview Problem I Didn’t ExpectDiscovering Active Recall and FlashcardsMy Interview Preparation SystemThe ResultsChanging How I Looked for JobsTurning My System Into a Small ToolLessons I LearnedFinal Thoughts
3 Comments

Sort: