Whiteboard technical interviews are a standard part of almost any tech hiring process. They involve showing potential employers your coding skills so that they know you have the expertise to get the job done.

Whiteboard interviews can seem intimidating the first time you’re invited to one. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from a whiteboard technical interview and the best things to keep in mind as you prepare.

What to Expect From Your Whiteboarding Interview

Most whiteboard interviews aren’t about getting everything right. Your interviewer wants to know how your thought process works as you solve a coding problem. They may not even be interested in which coding language you use as long as you explain why you’re using it. (I like using Python for this type of problem because…”) Whiteboard interviews are