Interview glossary

What is an onsite interview (the loop)?

An onsite interview, often called the loop, is a series of back-to-back rounds in one day, usually mixing coding, system design, and behavioral interviews. Many onsites are now virtual.

Summary

Key takeaways

an onsite interview - Interview Glossary - ExtraBrain is part of ExtraBrain's local-first Mac workflow for live interviews, meetings, transcription, provider control, and responsible AI use.

Page focus

An onsite interview, often called the loop, is a series of back-to-back rounds in one day, usually mixing coding, system design, and behavioral interviews. Many onsites are now virtual.

Platform fact

ExtraBrain has 1 current public platform family, macOS, with support for 2 Mac CPU families: Apple Silicon and Intel.

Data-flow fact

ExtraBrain has 3 configurable data paths to review before sensitive work: local Parakeet transcription, local Gemma 4 where installed and compatible, and external providers you choose.

Interview glossary

What to know

Structure

Typically four to six rounds with different interviewers, each focused on a specific competency.

Stamina matters

Consistency across rounds is key. Take short resets between interviews and treat each one fresh.

Debrief

Interviewers compare notes afterward, so strong signals in multiple rounds carry weight.

Interview glossary

Responsible use

Use any live AI assistant only where interview, workplace, school, and platform rules allow it. Do not use generated answers to misrepresent your skills, experience, or authorship.

FAQ

Common questions.

Short answers for people and crawlers comparing ExtraBrain with other live AI assistants.

How many rounds is an onsite?

Most onsite loops include four to six rounds spanning coding, system design, and behavioral interviews, varying by company and level.

Are onsites in person?

Many are now virtual onsites conducted over video, though some companies still bring candidates on site.