7-Day Mock Interview Plan

A 7-day mock interview plan is a structured, week-long schedule simulating real software engineering interviews—from coding and design to behavioral rounds—to build confidence and improve performance.

When to Use

Use this when your interview is 5–10 days away or when you want a focused, intensive prep cycle. Ideal for quick readiness before coding or system design interviews.

Example

Example plan:

• Day 1–2: Coding interviews (arrays, trees, dynamic programming)
• Day 3–4: System design (scalable systems, APIs)
• Day 5: Behavioral prep
• Day 6: Full mock interview
• Day 7: Review and reflection

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Why Is It Important

This plan provides structure and accountability, covering all major interview areas while simulating time pressure and real-world interview conditions.

Interview Tips

Treat each session as live—speak your thought process, timebox solutions, and self-review recordings or notes after every round.

Trade-offs

The benefit is rapid skill sharpening, but it’s intense.

You’ll cover breadth over depth—ideal for polishing before interviews, not learning from scratch.

Pitfalls

Common mistakes include skipping rest days, focusing only on strengths, or not reviewing performance. Balance practice with analysis to truly improve.