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Read multiple posts from the last six months, note common themes and practise those areas thoroughly — but don't assume the exact questions will repeat; use the pattern to prioritise, not to memorise."},{"question":"Is joining an interview preparation course worth it for software engineers?","answer":"It depends on where you are stuck. If you are self-disciplined with strong basics, a structured problem list plus mock interviews may be enough. A course or mentorship makes sense if you are short on time, getting repeated rejections without knowing why, or switching from a service-based company to product companies. Whichever route you choose, the real value lies in personalised feedback on your actual gaps — which is why 1:1 mentorship packages usually beat pre-recorded content."},{"question":"Can an interview preparation AI tool replace practicing with a human mentor?","answer":"No, but it is a useful supplement. 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