Interview advice that got me offers from Google, Microsoft, and Stripe
Intelligence is Overrated
youtu.beSome key takeaways:
1. Speed and quality aren’t actually at odds—they’re often positively correlated. The best practitioners in any field, from chefs to programmers, work quickly because they’re experts. The speed doesn’t come from rushing or cutting corners but from competence. Skilled teams that have mastered their craft move faster because they... See more
Good interview questions:Collaboration: Tell me about a time you disagreed with an engineer on your team and how you resolved it.Execution: Pick a project you’re proud of that took 3-9 months. Walk me through it from beginning to end. I’ll ask questions along the way. [Give this ~7-10 minutes]Strategy: Pick a product you worked on in the past year—... See more
Lenny Rachitsky • How to interview product managers
How to Crush an Interview
As we’ve recently just gone through some hiring rounds for some positions at CD Limited, it was really interesting to see the multiple different approaches to approaching an interview.
After 1000+ applications the top candidates all did something in common - they put in the most preparation and answered the questions i... See more
