Leading literature on the subject (including the target book) emphasizes a rigid four-step framework to structure the interview. Deviating from this structure often leads to rambling and missed requirements.
What separates a Junior/Mid-level candidate from a Senior candidate in these interviews (as highlighted in the "exclusive" chapters of such books) is the discussion of Non-Functional Requirements.
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