u/call_me_aka wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
Is there a way to adjust expectations down for a coding interview? I've held the senior title a few times in my career but I think I'm actually a mid still and would be happy to get hired at a lower band. I keep getting really harsh/picky feedback on coding interviews (though the
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
Hi, I have a few ideas but would want to get to know you more personally to give better advice.
1. You can downplay your "senior titles" and just put them as "Software Enegineer" and produce a resume that fits more a canonical FAANG "mid level". Having a FAANG mid level resume might give you a senior title at startups too without having "senior" on there.
2. The DS&A/problem solving coding interview expectations though do NOT DEPEND ON LEVEL! At Meta, the bar was the same from intern through senior (and was even a bit lower for senior :S). So if this is your blocker, you have to practice things like NeetCode and Blind75. And the super important thing right now is to not just check off the boxes alone in your room/office, but to develop stronger problem solving muscles so you can consistently communicate a clear problem solving process in those interviews. It sounds like you are all over the place there and this will be very helpful for you.
If you are failing more practical coding interviews, then I would have additional advice.