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Kathrina Mariel Pelaez

Content Writer

Before joining IGotAnOffer, Mariel worked with B2B and B2C digital marketing agencies, creating content for clients across various industries, and continues to freelance on the side. As part of the team, she writes interview prep guides and resources to help candidates navigate the hiring process at top tech companies. Outside work, she enjoys running with her pup Millie, traveling, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Latest articles by Kathrina Mariel Pelaez:

Team collaborating on generative AI system design using sticky notes to map architecture and workflows

Software engineeringJan 12, 2026

Generative AI System Design Interview (examples, tips, prep)

Learn all about generative AI system design interview questions, including commonly asked questions in FAANG+ companies. Get expert insights on interview expectations, interview best practices, and how to prepare.

Software engineeringDec 30, 2025

OpenAI System Design Interviews (questions, process, prep)

Everything you need to know about OpenAI system design interviews, including interview expectations for SWE levels, sample questions and answer outlines, and key insights from system design experts.

Investment banking technical interview questions

FinanceDec 23, 2025

14 IB Technical Interview Questions (and answers)

The 14 most common technical questions that you need to prepare for to pass your investment banking interviews, complete with detailed tips, example answers, and a straightforward prep plan.

A professional woman sitting on a couch with a laptop, smiling while talking on the phone in a bright office space

FinanceDec 11, 2025

Investment Banking Interview Prep (comprehensive guide)

Investment banking interview preparation guide for firms like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and Bank of America. Learn the most common questions, the interview process, etc.

Candidate participating in a virtual interview, smiling and waving at her laptop in a clean, well-lit home setting

FinanceDec 04, 2025

Investment Banking HireVue Interviews (process and prep)

Complete guide to investment banking HireVue interviews. Learn what to expect, read tips and insights from expert coaches, and practice with questions from Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.

Three investment banking professionals reviewing financial documents and charts together at a conference table, discussing analysis over a laptop during a team meeting

FinanceNov 19, 2025

IB Interviews: 14 Common Behavioral & Fit Questions

The 14 common behavioral & fit questions that you need to prepare for to pass your investment banking interviews, complete with detailed tips and example answers. Plus, more behavioral & fit questions from IB interviews at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.

Three colleagues collaborate on a project while looking at a laptop. One man in a patterned sweater points at the screen, another man in a suit leans in to discuss, and a woman with curly hair listens attentively

FinanceNov 12, 2025

6 Common Accounting Questions (Investment Banking Interviews)

The 6 common accounting questions that you need to prepare for to pass your investment banking interviews, complete with detailed tips and example answers. Plus, more accounting questions from IB interviews at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.

A mentor and mentee having a discussion during a virtual software engineering mentorship session

CoachingOct 21, 2025

6 Best Software Engineering Mentorship Platforms (2025)

Learn all about software engineering mentorship platforms: how they can address particular professional challenges, how much they cost, and which are the best SWE mentorship platforms available online based on your needs, budget, and preferences.