Acedly Field Notes
Real-world notes on the modern interview loop.
Practical, opinionated essays on interviewing, hiring, and the AI tools quietly reshaping both — written for engineers, designers, and product folks who'd rather skip the platitudes.
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- Technical Interviews9 min read
A Practical Roadmap for the System Design Interview
Skip the encyclopedic 'distributed systems' reading list. Here's how senior engineers actually run a 45-minute design round and signal seniority.
Acedly AI - Job Search6 min read
Negotiating the Loop Itself: Skipping Rounds, Compressing Timelines
Most candidates accept whatever loop the recruiter proposes. Senior candidates negotiate the loop the same way they'd negotiate the offer.
Acedly AI - Technical Interviews7 min read
The Take-Home Is Not Dead Yet — Here's How to Win One
Some companies still use take-homes. They're easier to game than ever, but harder to stand out on. Here's the playbook.
Acedly AI - Industry7 min read
The Role of AI Assistants in Modern Interviews
Real-time AI assistance during interviews is no longer a fringe behavior. Here's an honest look at what it's good for, what it isn't, and the ethics in between.
Acedly AI - Technical Interviews8 min read
Surviving (and Enjoying) the Live Coding Interview
What to do in the first 90 seconds, when to write tests, and how to recover when your first idea is wrong.
Acedly AI - Preparation6 min read
Mock Interviews That Actually Help
Most mock interviews are theater. Here's how to set up a session that produces real, repeatable improvement.
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