[taw1516]

I am very comfortable with algorithmic and system design questions. However, what I am struggling with is articulating past experiences. Throughout my last 5 years at my previous employer, I didn't jot down in my personal notes any accomplishments or technical designs. And my memory is so rusty now that I have a hard time reciting them. I understand this is squarely my fault. Wondering if you have any advice on approaching my next job? (senior / manager role)

[inhumantsar]

write them down before you start interviewing. flesh them out over time as you remember more details. focus on the most valuable experiences, ie the ones that had the most challenges (organizational > technical for senior/management roles) or were the best learning experiences.

taking the time to do this ahead of your job search will help you surface those memories when you need to talk about them, much like the leetcode grinding people talk about.