# Interview Stages, Code Pad, and Whiteboard

> PrepRole covers four Interview Stages: Recruiter Screen, Behavioral (STAR), Technical Deep-Dive with a Code Pad the interviewer reads but never executes, and System Design with a shared Whiteboard and Probes.

## Recruiter Screen

Conversation-first fit and motivation for the Target Role.

## Behavioral (STAR)

Situation, Task, Action, Result — with optional Coach Mode between answers.

## Technical Deep-Dive

Spoken technical questions plus a Code Pad. Code is read, never executed.

## System Design

Shared Whiteboard; Probes pin on specific boxes and lines.

## Toughness and persona

Friendly, Neutral, or Tough. Optional Interviewer Persona when you know who you will meet.