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But what makes an interview format outdated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you self-assess and course-correct, we\u2019ve created a <strong>free, 1-page audit<\/strong> that covers the four key pillars of a modern technical interview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real-world relevance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you testing how candidates solve realistic, practical, role-specific problems, not just memorized trivia or whiteboard puzzles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fairness and inclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do all candidates know what to expect? Are interviewers using a consistent rubric? 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