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contents/best-coding-interview-courses.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ sidebar_label: 🔥 Best interview courses
 keywords: [algorithm, coding, interview, questions]
 ---
 
-If you prefer courses where the learning is more structured, here are a few recommendations.
+If you prefer courses where the learning is more structured, here are a few recommendations. **In no way is taking online courses a must in order to pass interviews.**
 
 ## General
 
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ import AlgorithmCourses from './\_courses/AlgorithmCourses.md'
 
 | Course | Reviews | Duration | Price | Contents |
 | :-- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| [Master the Coding Interview: Data Structures + Algorithms](https://fxo.co/DQpY) | 4.6/5 | 19.5h | $$ | Basic data structures and algorithms, job application, behavioral interview, negotiation |
 | [JavaScript Data Structures and Algorithms Masterclass](https://fxo.co/DQpZ) | 4.5/5 | 45h | $ | Basic and advanced data structures and algorithms |
+| [Master the Coding Interview: Data Structures + Algorithms](https://fxo.co/DQpY) | 4.6/5 | 19.5h | $$ | Basic data structures and algorithms, job application, behavioral interview, negotiation |

contents/coding-interview.md

@@ -23,12 +23,61 @@ keywords:
 
 Coding interviews are tough. But fortunately, there's a tried and proven method to get better at them. With a combination of studying, practicing questions and doing mock interviews, getting that dream job can become a reality.
 
+We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all path to interviewing success, it is largely dependent on the individual. Here's how I recommend navigating the content of this book depending on your background for the following group of people:
+
+- [New to coding interviews - typically college freshmen/sophomores/bootcamp grads](#newbie)
+- [Passed interviews before - typically college juniors/seniors](#returning)
+- [Worked in the industry](#experienced)
+
+## New to coding interviews {#newbie}
+
+_Recommended for college freshmen/sophomores/juniors looking for their first internship or bootcamp graduates looking for their first job._
+
+If you are new to coding interviews (e.g. first time interviewing for an internship/full-time job), we recommend reading through the entire section from start to finish.
+
 1. Decide on a [programming language](./picking-a-language.md)
-1. Study [Computer Science fundamentals](./study-and-practice.md)
+1. Study and revise
-   1. Take online courses
+   - Revise your [Computer Science fundamentals](./study-and-practice.md)
-1. [Practice](./study-and-practice.md) solving algorithm questions
+   - Go over the [algorithm tips](./algorithms/introduction.md)
-   1. Do the [best practice questions](./best-practice-questions.md)
+   - Take [online courses](./best-coding-interview-courses.md) if you need more materials
-1. Internalize the [Do's and Don'ts of interviews](./cheatsheet.md)
+1. Practice solving algorithm questions
-1. Know what [signals and behaviors](./coding-signals.md) interviewers are looking out for
+   - Do the [best practice questions](./best-practice-questions.md)
-1. Practice doing [mock interviews](./mock-interviews.md)
+1. Know how coding interviews are like
+   - Internalize the [Do's and Don'ts of interviews](./cheatsheet.md)
+   - Know what [signals and behaviors](./coding-signals.md) interviewers are looking out for
+1. Do [mock interviews](./mock-interviews.md)
 1. Interview successfully to get the job
+
+## Have passed interviews before {#returning}
+
+_Recommended for college juniors/seniors looking for their second internship or first full-time job._
+
+You have successfully passed coding interviews before and it is not your first time job hunting. You are somewhat familiar with technical interviewing but have not interviewed in a while. It would still be good to go through most of the content in the handbook but use your own discretion and accelerate/skip portions you are familiar with.
+
+1. Study and revise
+   - Revise your [Computer Science fundamentals](./study-and-practice.md)
+   - Go over the [algorithm tips](./algorithms/introduction.md)
+   - Take [online courses](./best-coding-interview-courses.md) if you need more materials
+1. Practice solving algorithm questions
+   - Do the [best practice questions](./best-practice-questions.md)
+1. Know how coding interviews are like
+   - Internalize the [Do's and Don'ts of interviews](./cheatsheet.md)
+   - Know what [signals and behaviors](./coding-signals.md) interviewers are looking out for
+1. Do [mock interviews](./mock-interviews.md)
+1. Interview successfully to get the job
+1. [Negotiate](./negotiation.md) the offer!
+1. Check out tips on [choosing between different offers from companies](./choosing-between-companies.md)
+
+## Mid-level/senior candidates {#experienced}
+
+_Recommended for people who have been working in the industry for at least a few years._
+
+You have been working for a few years now and are a little rusty with the less common data structures and algorithms taught back in school because you don't get to use them very often at work.
+
+1. Revise a bit of [Computer Science fundamentals](./study-and-practice.md)
+   - Take [online courses](./best-coding-interview-courses.md) if you have lost access to your college materials
+1. Practice efficiently via the [best practice questions](./best-practice-questions.md)
+1. Do [mock interviews](./mock-interviews.md)
+1. Interview successfully to get the job
+1. [Negotiate](./negotiation.md) the offer!
+1. Check out tips on [choosing between different offers from companies](./choosing-between-companies.md)

website/docusaurus.config.js

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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-  tagline: 'Free curated interview preparation materials for busy engineers',
+  tagline: 'Free curated interview preparation materials for busy people',
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