Interview advice that got me offers from Google, Microsoft, and Stripe
How do you tell if the rhythm mismatch or the skill set mismatch will be too much to overcome? Here are some interview questions that I found very helpful: What will you do in your first month on the job? Beware of answers that overemphasize learning. This may indicate that the candidate thinks there is more to learn about your organization than th
... See moreBen Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
1) Start negotiations early 2) Mine for intel during interviews 3) Don’t give in to the pressure 4) Skip past recruiters at FAANG 5) Read between the lines 6) Learn the startup playbook 7) Win hearts and minds 8) Get relevant data 9) Compare offers thoroughly 10) Advocate for yourself
Niya Dragova • The 10 commandments of salary negotiation
The key point here is that the best interviews are not formal interviews at all. We’re sure you can think of other creative ways to take the candidate out of interview mode and into their everyday self. This is important, because the everyday self is what you’ll get if you hire them.
Daniel Gross • Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World
Here’s a sample script for the screening interview: 1. “Thanks for taking the time to talk to me. I’d like to spend the first ten minutes of our call getting to know you. After that, I’m happy to answer any questions you have about us. Sound good?” 2. “What are your career goals?” a. If the candidate’s goals sound like an echo of your company’s web
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