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Campus Technical Interview Checklist — Day-Before & Day-Of
Published 8 June 2026Updated Today5 min read
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Campus Technical Interview Checklist
Day before
- Confirm venue/link, ID documents, and dress code
- Revise 5 weak DSA patterns and 10 flashcard concepts
- Prepare 2-min self-intro and 3 project talking points
- Sleep 7+ hours — fatigue kills recursion intuition
Day of
- Reach 20 minutes early (or join virtual room 5 min early)
- Carry pen, notebook, water, and printed resume copies
- Ask clarifying questions before coding
- Communicate thought process continuously
After each round
- Note questions you struggled with within 30 minutes
- Send thank-you email if recruiter shared contact (optional, brief)
Combine this checklist with topic guides for Java, DSA, and HR preparation.
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