Ace the Interview

You built a great robot. You wrote a great portfolio. Now you have to talk. For many engineers, this is the hardest part.

The “5-Minute Pitch”

You have 5 minutes uninterrupted.

• Structured: Intro -> Robot Path -> Outreach -> Future -> Conclusion.
• Memorized: Do not read from a script. Know your lines.
• Visuals: Hand the robot to the judges. Show them the parts.

The Q&A (The Danger Zone)

This is where teams crumble. “Tell me about a time you failed.” “How did you calculate this torque?”

Using FTC Coach for Prep

We built a “Mock Interview” mode.

1. Context: The AI reads your portfolio.
2. Question: It asks: “I see you used a custom PID loop. Why not use the built-in runToPosition?”
3. Feedback: You answer (speak or type). The AI rates your answer on Clarity, Technical Depth, and Gracious Professionalism.

Conclusion

Confidence comes from preparation. Practice until you can answer any question in your sleep.