Day 127 of 133

Behavioral framework + TMABY + 'why us' stories

STAR / CAR; 90-second TMABY; tailored 'why this company'.

DSA · NeetCode Two Pointers

Trapping Rain WaterDSA · Two Pointers
Interview questions to prep
1. Compare DP (precompute left-max, right-max) vs two-pointer O(1) space — walk through the two-pointer invariant.
2. What if rainwater can flow off the sides — how does that change anything?

STAR / CAR framework with worked examplesBehavioralThe Muse
Interview questions to prep
1. Walk through STAR with one of your real stories.
2. How do you keep a STAR answer under 3 minutes without losing impact?
Tell-me-about-yourself: 90-second versionBehavioralHBR
Interview questions to prep
1. Tell me about yourself in 90 seconds.
2. What three threads should every TMABY hit?
Why this company / why this roleBehavioralLenny's Newsletter
Interview questions to prep
1. Why this company? Tailor in 60 seconds.
2. Why this role over similar roles you've applied for?

References & further reading