Interview Questions

How To Land A Job On Amazon: Software Engineer Shares Guide To Acing Your Technical Interview – ‘Study Smarter, Not Harder’

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How To Land A Job On Amazon: Software Engineer Shares Guide To Acing Your Technical Interview – ‘Study Smarter, Not Harder’

Rahmel Bailey, a Seattle-based software engineer at Amazon, has shared his advice for excelling in technical interviews in the tech industry. At 25, Bailey already has over two years of experience at Amazon, as noted on his LinkedIn profile. He also leads FYJump, a platform that helps early-career tech professionals secure entry-level roles, develop essential … Read more

How to know if a job candidate will be a good leader

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How to know if a job candidate will be a good leader

Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. But what if the candidate is applying for a more senior leadership role? What are the best ways to determine if someone is an effective leader without relying on “culture fit” or making … Read more

How to get your dream role

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How to get your dream role

When you’re looking for a new job there’s a lot to figure out: What information should you include on your résumé and what do you need to trim? Is a cover letter really necessary? What are the best answers to the most common interview questions? Do you really need to send a thank you note? Fast … Read more

How do I answer the interview question, “What’s your biggest weakness?

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How do I answer the interview question, “What’s your biggest weakness?

Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company‘s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minute. How do I answer the interview question “What’s your biggest weakness?” Who doesn’t hate this question, right? … Read more

The One Interviewing Technique Guaranteed to Get You the Truth

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The One Interviewing Technique Guaranteed to Get You the Truth

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We interview people every day of our lives to get information that will help us make wise decisions. Whether you are a doctor or patient, salesperson or buyer, screening a new hire, or you are the new hire, we ask questions to get answers to make safer … Read more