Claims that circulate about FDE interviews, traced to their sources, and a plain note of what no employer publishes.
What the evidence says
Some employers forbid AI on take-homes; others expect it and want it disclosed. The published rules, what to do if the brief is silent, and a note to copy.
What the evidence says
Some FDE loops include LeetCode-style rounds and some have dropped them. What employers publish, what candidates report, and how to split your prep.
What the evidence says
No FDE employer we checked publishes a pass rate, round weight or timeline. Where the circulating figures come from, and how to check any claim yourself.
What the evidence says
How to read FDE interview reports on Reddit and Blind: check who named the company, whether the loop happened, who is relaying it and when it was posted.
What the evidence says
FDE growth headlines come from different datasets, windows and methods. What each figure measures, what it misses and what it means for your job search.
What the evidence says
No employer publishes a decomposition interview rubric. What Palantir describes, what prep sites say interviewers score, and a checklist to use instead.
What the evidence says
Some employers expect you to use an AI assistant in interviews; others may disqualify you if you do. The published rules by company and stage, dated.
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