How to Prepare for Technical Job Interviews – Based on My Experience Landing a Job

A web developer shares his 18-month job search struggle, applying to over 1,000 positions and failing most interviews on basic technical questions. He discovered that active recall using flashcards, rather than passive learning, helped him memorize and quickly recall fundamental concepts. Combined with asking recruiters what to prepare for and targeting smaller job communities, this approach led to landing a $5,500/month remote position.