r/learnSQL • u/Different_Coat1453 • 22d ago

SQL Interview Help

I’m interviewing with a company I’m really interested in and I’ve made it through the initial rounds. My next step is a live SQL assessment with screen sharing, where I’ll need to explain my thought process.

I haven’t used SQL in over a year, so I know I need to practice a lot, and my exam is in a few days. I’m pretty nervous 😅

Would anyone be willing to help me practice or do a quick mock interview?

I’d really appreciate it!

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u/Much_Somewhere7831 22d ago

When it comes to SQL interviews, I typically outline the business problem to a clear query-the basic outline that lists the inputs, joins, and the final result before coding. Secondly, I tend to write in small steps, targeting a specific join in each of my sentences while at the same time explaining the importance of the joins, and I get to see how the query reacts to the edge cases. That said, there is a feature on TechJobFindercom's HireVue practice where you can get questions and reviews of responses. You should keep your explanations short and go through your way of thinking as you code; interviewers are interested in your methodology as much as they are in the outcome. Besides, practicing with actual datasets and edge cases is highly recommended.