project-deep-dive

Generates layered follow-up interview questions probing resume project and internship authenticity.

23|1|Updated Aug 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yuecao365/OfferCome --skill project-deep-dive-yuecao365
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: project-deep-dive
Source: https://github.com/yuecao365/OfferCome/tree/main/src/lib/mock-interviews/skills/project-deep-dive
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yuecao365/OfferCome --skill project-deep-dive-yuecao365

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Interviewers struggle to distinguish candidates who genuinely built their resume projects from those who only participated superficially or memorized talking points, and generic open-ended questions let candidates recite rehearsed answers without revealing real depth. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Layered Follow-up Chains: Provides multi-level probing ladders across twelve themes including contribution boundaries, technology selection rationale, metric sourcing, failure retrospectives, and scale-up pressure hypotheses. - Authenticity Verification: Supplies cross-validation techniques that re-ask the same facts from different angles and check whether numbers like QPS, latency percentiles, and data volumes stay consistent. - Resume-Triggered Hooks: Maps resume keywords such as "led", "improved by X%", "high concurrency", or "open source contribution" to specific interrogation angles. - Use Case: An interviewer preparing for a campus recruiting session loads this Skill to turn a candidate's "optimized API latency by 60%" claim into a chain of questions about measurement baselines, p50 versus p99 definitions, and load testing methodology. ## Quick Start Generate a deep-dive question chain for a candidate whose resume claims they led a high-concurrency order module with a 40% performance improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-deep-dive

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I verify if a candidate actually built their resume project?▼

Ask them to decompose the module into subtasks and identify which parts they wrote from scratch versus modified or reviewed. Follow up on specific function names, interface agreements with collaborators, and whether their described contribution matches the project timeline and code volume.

What are good follow-up questions for technical interview projects?▼

Effective follow-ups target three areas: alternative technology choices and why they were rejected, the measurement method behind claimed metrics, and a real failure with its timeline and root cause. Avoid open-ended prompts like "introduce your project" that allow rehearsed answers.

How to challenge inflated performance metrics on a resume?▼

Ask whether the number is p50 or p99, what load testing tool and concurrency level were used, and how the baseline was measured. Cross-check by asking the candidate to estimate related figures like peak QPS and see if the numbers stay consistent across rounds.

Should project deep-dive questions differ for campus versus experienced hires?▼

Yes. Campus candidates with coursework or thesis projects should be questioned on decision rationale and understanding depth, not high availability. Experienced candidates must match business scale, so verify QPS, data volumes, machine counts, and real incident history.

What are red flags when interviewing about internship experience?▼

Warning signs include inability to name their mentor or team size, claiming every feature shipped successfully without data, and unfamiliarity with code review or release processes. Genuine interns describe concrete review feedback and know what happened to their code after launch.