importantSYS.SOURCE: Adolfo Ochagavía Blog• 2026-07-29T10:02:50Z

Reflections on a Microsoft Internship Interview Failure in 2015

#coding interview #career development #software engineering

The article details the author's experience preparing for and failing a Microsoft internship interview in 2015, highlighting challenges with coding riddles and the impact of his honest approach during the interview. The rejection led to reflections on interview strategies and the importance of adaptability in technical assessments.

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