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Technical Interview Patterns
SQL patterns, case-study framework, and STAR behavioral storytelling. The 80% of interview content that the other 20% rides on.
Module Content
SQL Interview Patterns — Top 10 Question Types
The 10 SQL question patterns that show up in 80% of analytics interviews. Learn the pattern, not the question. FIND_VIDEO: search 'top 10 SQL interview questions data analyst' — recommended channel: Data With Mo / Strata Scratch. Keep it under 12 min.
Recap — Pattern-Matching SQL Interviews
In interviews you don't get 30 minutes to think. Pattern recognition gets you to the answer in 60 seconds.
The Analytics Case Study — Walking Through Without Freezing
The structured way to answer 'how would you investigate X?' questions — without freezing in front of the interviewer. FIND_VIDEO: search 'data analyst case study interview walkthrough' — recommended channel: Strata Scratch / Exponent. Keep it under 14 min.
Recap — The Case-Study Framework
A 4-step framework for any open-ended product analytics question. Practiced once, this will get you through 90% of case interviews.
Behavioral Questions — STAR Format That Doesn't Sound Robotic
STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) — used by every interviewer at FAANG-tier companies. Without sounding scripted. FIND_VIDEO: search 'STAR method behavioral interview data analyst' — recommended channel: Coursera Career / Indeed Career Guide. Keep it under 10 min.
Recap — STAR Without Sounding Robotic
STAR is the format every behavioral interviewer uses to grade you. Use it without it sounding like you're reading off a card.