Interview Roleplays
Practice being on both sides of the table—answering well or running a clear, fair interview.
Interview Roleplays
Practice being on both sides of the table—answering well or running a clear, fair interview.
Giving Encouraging Feedback to a Junior Candidate
The interview round is done. You’re giving verbal feedback — they weren’t a perfect fit yet, but you want them to walk away proud and clear on next steps.
Receiving Disappointing Feedback as a Candidate
This is a high-emotion moment. You’re disappointed — maybe even surprised — but want to stay professional and learn what you can.
Delivering Constructive Feedback to a Borderline Candidate
Devon asked for feedback post-interview. You’re giving a verbal summary — with specific notes on what held them back from a strong hire.
Behavioral Interview — Friendly Interviewer
You’ve been asked to walk through past experiences — teamwork, conflict, delivery, etc. It’s a supportive but real-feeling mock session.
Behavioral Interview — Skeptical Interviewer With Pushback
You’re applying for a senior IC role. Jordan’s body language is flat, and he often interrupts or questions your assumptions.
Behavioral Interview — Vague Question With Ambiguity
You’re applying for a mid-level full-stack role. The questions are less friendly but still fair — you’ll need to guide the interviewer through your experience.
Interviewing a Friendly Junior Engineer — Behavioral Round
You’re running a behavioral interview for a junior backend role. Your goal is to assess communication, potential, and coachability.
Interviewing a Defensive Senior Engineer — Stay Professional
You’re evaluating for a staff-level backend role. You ask a behavioral or design question that reveals gaps, and Chris responds with deflection or ego.
Interviewing a Rambling Mid-Level Engineer — Stay Focused
You’re interviewing for a mid-level frontend role. Leo starts strong but tends to go on tangents or answer questions indirectly.