Interview advice that got me offers from Google, Microsoft, and Stripe

Stop worrying and help respondents do the same Whenever you feel nervous during an interview, acknowledge the feeling and be open about it. This won't take away the stress, but it will ease it. If a respondent appears to be anxious, ask if the interview questions are making them feel that way.

you’re ever stuck, find your own “in case of emergency” questions. Here are some examples: Listening to you, I can see you work hard. I have to pause and ask: what’s your motivation? Before we continue, I want to check in: how is this interview going for you? I hate to switch gears, but with so little time together, I have to ask you about … And if

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How would you improve our interview process? “I find this question powerful for a couple of reasons. One, it's an opportunity to see if they’re willing to speak up. Two, it's a window into their thinking process. When they encounter something that they don't like, do they have the instinct not only to raise why it may be broken but also suggest how... See more