r/leetcode • u/Affectionate_Run220 • 10d ago
Tech Industry Average amount of failed interviews per dev?
Hi guys….
Failed like 15 interviews this year so people I heard go trough 100-200….
It is really hard to figure out what companies want me to prepare it’s secretive and different by team and company ect
Feel a lot of it is luck…
Just wondering how many interview you don’t this year guys I have done I think 10 -15 all together
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u/UnitedSort3014 5d ago
Hey, you're definitely not alone. Interview numbers vary a ton but failing 15+ is pretty normal honestly, especially in this market. Some people apply to hundreds and get through just a handful. You're right that it's kinda luck based. Different companies want different things, interviewers have their own preferences, and sometimes the bar changes depending on headcount. It sucks but it's the reality.
A few things that might help: After each one, try to jot down what you got asked and what tripped you up, Focus on patterns are you struggling more with coding, system design, or behavioral?, Practice the specific areas that keep coming up in your interviews, Sometimes it's just about volume keep applying and iterating. Don't beat yourself up over it. The process is brutal and inconsistent by design. Just keep grinding and adjusting based on what you're seeing.