Remote Interview Prep Checklist: 30-60-90 Minute System

30 minutes before the interview

• Confirm camera, mic, and stable wired or reliable Wi-Fi connection.
• Close noisy notifications and resource-heavy apps.
• Keep your resume, job description, and question list in one document.
• Set a clean, neutral background and clear lighting.

60-minute prep block (behavioral rounds)

Build 5 STAR stories that cover impact, conflict, failure, ownership, and cross-functional delivery. Focus on measurable outcomes and your exact role in each project.

• Situation: what was happening
• Task: what success looked like
• Action: what you personally did
• Result: metric, speed, quality, revenue, or risk reduction

90-minute prep block (technical rounds)

• Review one system design pattern relevant to the job.
• Practice 2 to 3 coding problems at realistic interview pace.
• Prepare to explain tradeoffs, not just final answers.
• Summarize one recent project in architecture and business terms.

Questions to ask at the end

• What does success look like in the first 90 days?
• What are the main blockers for this team today?
• How are decisions made in remote async collaboration?
• How is performance reviewed for remote employees?

Follow-up template (same day)

Send a concise note within 12 hours: thank them, summarize your fit in 3 bullets, and reference one challenge you can help solve. This keeps you memorable and reinforces value.