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How to pass any first-round interview (even in a terrible talent market)

Lenny's Newsletter • 5228 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🚌 Education Interview Preparation Career development Professional Skills Job Searching Personal Growth
  1. First-round interviews are designed to filter out candidates who may not be a good fit for the role.
  2. Prepare for interviews by organizing your career story, walking down memory lane, and learning behavioral frameworks.
  3. Ask high-quality questions at the end of the interview to showcase your interest and stand out as a candidate.

Weak and Strong Answer to a Behavioral Interview Question

Behavioral OS for Techies • 199 implied HN points • 28 Jul 24
🚌 Education Career Guidance Interview Tips Personal Development Professional Skills
  1. When answering behavioral interview questions, it’s important to provide specific details about your experience. Just saying what happened isn't enough; you should include numbers and outcomes to show your impact.
  2. Strong answers should demonstrate technical knowledge, leadership, and strategic thinking. Showing how you solved problems and led a team makes a big difference.
  3. Communication with clients during challenges is key. Keeping clients updated and involved helps build trust, which can lead to better relationships in the long run.

How to succeed as a Machine Learning Engineer

The ML Engineer Insights • 359 implied HN points • 22 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Machine Learning Career development Professional Skills Networking Mentorship
  1. Building a strong foundation in machine learning fundamentals and staying updated with the latest research are crucial for success as a Machine Learning Engineer.
  2. Playing to your strengths, such as data and feature engineering, modeling, and deployment scalability, is key. Seek help in areas where you're less experienced.
  3. Focus on aligning your work with business goals, understanding trade-offs, ROI, and embracing experimentation. Continuous learning, networking, and mentorship are invaluable.

A Job at Microsoft: Getting and Passing the Interview

Rod’s Blog • 575 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
💼 Business Career development Networking Interviewing Professional Skills
  1. Finding the right opportunity at Microsoft can be about letting things unfold naturally, embracing roles that align with your skills while leaving room for growth.
  2. Getting an interview at Microsoft often depends on having a strong advocate within the company willing to support and recommend you.
  3. During the interview process at Microsoft, showcasing a willingness to learn, sharing real-world experiences, and being prepared to discuss inclusivity can make a positive impact.
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Seconds to Strategy: How Your Relationship with Time Shapes Your Career

Five Links (and three graphs) by Auren Hoffman • 243 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
💼 Business Career Choices Decision-making Time management Professional Skills Job Interviews
  1. Different career decisions are optimized on different time scales from sub-second to months to years.
  2. Professions like athletes and speed-chess players excel in making sub-second decisions through muscle memory and pattern matching.
  3. Job interviews are typically designed for quick-time decisions, but should be adjusted based on the timescale of the job.

How Storytelling Can Catapult Early Stage Product Managers to Success

Pragmatism • 0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
💼 Business Product Management Storytelling Career development Communication Professional Skills
  1. A good story needs a clear plot and relatable characters with emotional resonance.
  2. Product managers can use storytelling to influence decisions, sell ideas, and foster collaboration.
  3. To excel at storytelling, make sure your stories stick, influence without authority, and receive positive feedback.

4 lettres magiques pour les conflits

L'Atelier Galita • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🚌 Education Communication Conflict resolution Personal Development Professional Skills Emotional Intelligence
  1. Using 'I' statements can help express feelings better. Instead of blaming someone, focus on how their actions make you feel.
  2. The OSBD protocol is a helpful way to communicate needs. Start with an observation, share your feelings, explain your needs, and make a request.
  3. Setting boundaries is essential for respect in relationships. Being clear about your limits helps prevent misunderstandings and keeps things peaceful.