The document provides tips and strategies for standing out during a job interview by being better prepared than other candidates. It discusses researching the company and role thoroughly, having well-prepared answers to common interview questions, and practicing interview skills. The key is to tell stories in responses that demonstrate your relevant experience, judgment, skills, personality, and leadership abilities. With practice and preparation, candidates can learn to hustle and maximize their chances of scoring the job.
UXcamp Hamburg "Communicating in Style" 30 minutesBirgit Geiberger
In our field we put a high focus on users, mental models, personas, computer-human-interaction and often miss out on the human-human-interaction during the design process. Successful communication of your contributions to different stakeholders can be greatly improved by applying communication styles. By understanding your style, recognizing the style of others and flexing your personal style to others, you will learn to gain the necessary awareness to overcome communication breaking points within the design process. I will explain the concept of communication styles, show how to identify your own style and that of co-workers. I will show you how to adapt your own style to others to ensure you will be heard during the process and help you to overcome conflicts.
30 minutes presentation
In this presentation, Birgit introduces the topic of communication styles, while putting it into context of our profession. She will show how you can identify our own style and that of others and how that helps to be heard by various stakeholders during the process. She will explain the different communication and behavioral needs, and why you need to be able to flex our own style to that of others: this helps you to avoid conflicts, it increases your impact on projects, and it will also contribute to a prosperous work environment.
60 minutes session
UXcamp Hamburg "Communicating in Style" 30 minutesBirgit Geiberger
In our field we put a high focus on users, mental models, personas, computer-human-interaction and often miss out on the human-human-interaction during the design process. Successful communication of your contributions to different stakeholders can be greatly improved by applying communication styles. By understanding your style, recognizing the style of others and flexing your personal style to others, you will learn to gain the necessary awareness to overcome communication breaking points within the design process. I will explain the concept of communication styles, show how to identify your own style and that of co-workers. I will show you how to adapt your own style to others to ensure you will be heard during the process and help you to overcome conflicts.
30 minutes presentation
In this presentation, Birgit introduces the topic of communication styles, while putting it into context of our profession. She will show how you can identify our own style and that of others and how that helps to be heard by various stakeholders during the process. She will explain the different communication and behavioral needs, and why you need to be able to flex our own style to that of others: this helps you to avoid conflicts, it increases your impact on projects, and it will also contribute to a prosperous work environment.
60 minutes session
Carrera de Avionetas en 3D por diferentes circuitos. Misión Volar un avión alrededor de la pista y competir con otros pilotos.
Trata de vencer a todos tus oponentes y llegar el primero para desbloquear más pistas de carreras.
Vuela tan rápido como puedas para ganar más dinero y así poder gastar en el taller para actualizar el motor de tu avioneta, la hélice y mejorar la maniobrabilidad para ser más competitivo.
Maneja el Trailer para cargar y transportar los coches hasta su destino sin tener ningún golpe. Segunda parte de Car Transporter, Camion de Transporte de Coches.
Основное направление нашей деятельности — продажа логистических услуг таких направлений: перевозки автомобильным транспортом по Украине, перевозки по Европе и странам СНГ от 1,5 тоны до 20 тонн, перевозка негабаритных грузов, морские контейнерные перевозки, таможенно-брокерское обслуживание.
At some point, some people decided to give “error”, “defect” and “bug” slightly different meanings for a slightly more detailed context. For some time now, some folks have been trying to do the same with “testing” and “checking”. Let me attempt to share that point of view and together, let’s see if our perspective changes...
Create testing commandos for creative problem solving!!! by Pradeepa Narayana...QA or the Highway
As testers, you are truly playing a role of creative problem solver in your teams. How often are you able to turn on your creative brains easily? It’s Not easy! Although there are techniques you can use to to get there.
In this highly practical and fun workshop, Pradeepa Narayanaswamy will introduce the attendees to a variety of simple games and techniques. Attendees will practice and take back variety of ideas and concepts to creatively solve your testing problems. You can also use these techniques as a way to creatively collaborate with other testers and team members to create rich ideas.Learning Outcomes:
Audience will:
Understand the usage of games being a vehicle for engaging teams towards creative problem solving
Practice these games within the session as a medium to improve collaboration and create richer ideas with their real life teams
Immediately apply these games at work to uplift their team’s capability to solve problems in a creative manner
Improving Test Team Throughput via Architecture by Dustin WilliamsQA or the Highway
A lot of modern testing teams are built from people with some automation experience, developers, and people who think code is something used to open a safe. These diverse backgrounds bring a diverse set of ideas, but don’t always find optimal division of work. With some fairly small changes in automated test design, we can leverage the best skills of all team members to not only improve throughput, but to end up with a better overall product. These design principles help isolate truly challenging code problems and help separate the concerns of test structure and test execution. If your team has ever said (with sad faces) “We’re still automating that”, then come discover how tomorrow you can exclaim “That’s Done!”
Carrera de Avionetas en 3D por diferentes circuitos. Misión Volar un avión alrededor de la pista y competir con otros pilotos.
Trata de vencer a todos tus oponentes y llegar el primero para desbloquear más pistas de carreras.
Vuela tan rápido como puedas para ganar más dinero y así poder gastar en el taller para actualizar el motor de tu avioneta, la hélice y mejorar la maniobrabilidad para ser más competitivo.
Maneja el Trailer para cargar y transportar los coches hasta su destino sin tener ningún golpe. Segunda parte de Car Transporter, Camion de Transporte de Coches.
Основное направление нашей деятельности — продажа логистических услуг таких направлений: перевозки автомобильным транспортом по Украине, перевозки по Европе и странам СНГ от 1,5 тоны до 20 тонн, перевозка негабаритных грузов, морские контейнерные перевозки, таможенно-брокерское обслуживание.
At some point, some people decided to give “error”, “defect” and “bug” slightly different meanings for a slightly more detailed context. For some time now, some folks have been trying to do the same with “testing” and “checking”. Let me attempt to share that point of view and together, let’s see if our perspective changes...
Create testing commandos for creative problem solving!!! by Pradeepa Narayana...QA or the Highway
As testers, you are truly playing a role of creative problem solver in your teams. How often are you able to turn on your creative brains easily? It’s Not easy! Although there are techniques you can use to to get there.
In this highly practical and fun workshop, Pradeepa Narayanaswamy will introduce the attendees to a variety of simple games and techniques. Attendees will practice and take back variety of ideas and concepts to creatively solve your testing problems. You can also use these techniques as a way to creatively collaborate with other testers and team members to create rich ideas.Learning Outcomes:
Audience will:
Understand the usage of games being a vehicle for engaging teams towards creative problem solving
Practice these games within the session as a medium to improve collaboration and create richer ideas with their real life teams
Immediately apply these games at work to uplift their team’s capability to solve problems in a creative manner
Improving Test Team Throughput via Architecture by Dustin WilliamsQA or the Highway
A lot of modern testing teams are built from people with some automation experience, developers, and people who think code is something used to open a safe. These diverse backgrounds bring a diverse set of ideas, but don’t always find optimal division of work. With some fairly small changes in automated test design, we can leverage the best skills of all team members to not only improve throughput, but to end up with a better overall product. These design principles help isolate truly challenging code problems and help separate the concerns of test structure and test execution. If your team has ever said (with sad faces) “We’re still automating that”, then come discover how tomorrow you can exclaim “That’s Done!”
WordCamp MKE 2016, 2 things you NEVER heard about getting aheadErica Conway
A quick presentation and exercise to help you focus on your strengths, character and accomplishments to best tell your story when building a resume, LinkedIn profile or web presence. Introducing the concepts of cleavage and frosting as approaches to getting ahead.
WordCamp Denver 2015. This talk covered how to use Stories, WordPress, and Experience Design to help you connect with your audience. There are some simple techniques that will help you connect the dots and create a better relationship with your audience.
The Design Leaders Playbook UX Australia 2015Anthony Quinn
The why, how and what of becoming a design leader. I’ll share personal experience and insights from effective experience design leaders, distilling key principles, practices and methods you can apply in your work and life.
Shifting Habits Towards a User-Centered CultureJohn McCambley
Official #UXL16 keynote presentation by Mark Shahid, Senior Experience Architect at Sky Betting & Gaming. Presented at UX Leaders Masterclass in Manchester on Tuesday 20th September 2016.
Stop the Burnout Cycle In Its Tracks | Devon Grilly Innovation WomenInnovation Women
Remember what it was like to wake up feeling excited about your work? The path to burnout often feels like your energy and excitement is being drained away. In this workshop, you will learn 5 steps to stop the drain and get back on track to doing what you love and loving what you do. This is hands-on, so bring a notebook and a sense of curiosity about yourself, your mindset, and the impact you want to make in the world.
You’ll Learn:
· Clear, actionable steps to disrupt the burnout cycle
· How to diagnose the key areas of your work and life that are contributing to burnout
· The key ingredients to a burnout free career that is both fulfilling and sustainable
In March of 2014, I gave a private talk to the HubSpot Executive team on how the Product organization was able to operate with a highly autonomous model. Because we had set records for employee happiness, customer happiness and team performance the rest of HubSpot was curious to how they could adopt a similar model for their teams.
Jennifer Chess, Communications & Marketing Librarian; Lori Mullooly, Events and Programming Librarian; Lisa Gomez, Exhibition Librarian; U.S. Military Academy Library, West Point, NY (FTE: 4,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Intro to Clean Language - Workshop Slides at IIBA Business Analysts MeetupAndrea Chiou
I presented to the IIBA DC local chapter group on the power of Metaphor for bridging gaps in mental models, stimulating curiosity and increasing communication bandwidth effectively.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Designing Great Products: The Power of Design and Leadership by Chief Designe...
Interview hustle stand out by being better prepared than your competition by Warren Watkins
1. I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
S TA N D O U T B Y B E I N G B E T T E R P R E PA R E D T H A N Y O U R C O M P E T I T I O N
WA R R E N WA T K I N S
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Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this
presentation are solely those of the presenter, and
do not necessarily represent those of any current or
former employers; and should not be construed as
financial or investing advice.
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hus·tle
transitive verb: to obtain by energetic activity
intransitive verb: to make strenuous efforts to obtain
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“Interviewing is a practiced skill—part preparation
and part show business.”
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C O N T E N T S
• Resumes and candidates (quickly)
• Before you arrive
• Their questions
• Your answers
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R E S U M E S & C A N D I D AT E S
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Q U I C K R E S U M E A D V I C E
“Your resume isn't an autobiography, it’s a
marketing tool to snag an interview—and you
only get a few seconds to do the job.”
• Add a title
• Action words and numbers
• Put your best foot forward
• Make it easy
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C A N D I D AT E S
“It’s not just you, it’s who else shows up to the party.”
1.Known talent
2.Similar talent
3.Near talent
4.Distant talent
“Be known talent.”
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K N O W N TA L E N T
“It’s not who you know. It’s not what you know.
It’s who knows what you know.”
• Build your network of mentors
• Leaders in the job you target
• Leaders in the department you target
• Special projects
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Lenses for the rest of this presentation
Internal vs. external candidates
Big vs. small companies
Leaders vs. individual contributors
Promotions
Switching roles
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B E F O R E Y O U A R R I V E
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T H E H R P R E S C R E E N
• Explain the job and answer questions
• Engaging and articulate?
• Match the resume?
• Culture compatibility?
• Pay expectations?
13. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
R E S E A R C H
1.Industry
2.Company
3.Department or team
4.Hiring manager
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A P P E A R A N C E
• Match the culture
• Look your best
• Smile and engage!
• Sit up and have an open posture
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B R I N G
“Don’t show up empty-handed.”
• Pen and paper (nice presentation)
• Copy of resume for each interviewer
• Copy of 100-day plan for each interviewer
• Portfolio (if applicable)
• Mobile phone on vibrate or off (keep it in your pocket)
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WA I T… W H AT ’ S A 1 0 0 - D AY P L A N ?
“If selected for this position, what would your first few
months in the job look like?”
• Month 1: Listen
• Month 2: Plan
• Month 3: Execute
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T H E Q U E S T I O N S
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Y O U S C O R E D A N I N T E R V I E W !
• Based on your resume, you are qualified
• You are already in the top 4-6 candidates
• The interview is about fit:
• With the manager
• With the team
• With what skills and experience are needed
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Q U E S T I O N C AT E G O R I E S
• Your personality
• Your judgement
• Your experience
• Your skills
• Your leadership
• Oddballs, or no questions at all
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Y O U R P E R S O N A L I T Y
• Communication skills
• Strengths and weaknesses
• Hobbies and technical currency
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Y O U R J U D G E M E N T
• Difficult situations
• Dealing with humans
• Priorities
• Failure
• Feedback
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Y O U R E X P E R I E N C E
• Industries
• Projects
• Challenges
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Y O U R S K I L L S
• Definitions
• Concepts
• Thought exercises
• Whiteboard exercises
• Can you handle this?
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Y O U R L E A D E R S H I P
• Leadership style and approach
• How to bring people together—engage and inspire
• How to solve performance problems
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O D D B A L L Q U E S T I O N S
• “If you were a kitchen appliance…”
• “What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?”
• “Sell me this pen.”
• Illegal questions
• Keep it positive.
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N O Q U E S T I O N S AT A L L
• “I see here on your resume…”
• Talk talk talk
• Try to make it a conversation
• Keep it positive
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C O L L E C T Q U E S T I O N S
• Keep track of what you’ve been asked before
• Mock interviews
• Ask mentors what they ask
• Search the internet
• Search the intranet
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Y O U R A N S W E R S
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E V E RY A N S W E R
• Less than two minutes
• Make sure you understand the question—listen!
• Tell stories
• Watch interviewers’ body language
• (Take a breath)
• Again: smile and engage!
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S TA R T E C H N I Q U E
• Storytelling format: beginning, middle, end
• “Tell me about a time when…”
1.Situation
2.Task
3.Action
4.Result
31. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
B R I N G S O M E S T O R I E S
• Stories that showcase your experience or judgement
• Pivot stories toward many possible questions
• After all, you know what you’ll be asked (mostly)
• There is nothing wrong with having some memory
joggers written in your notebook—just have it open in
front of you and don’t be too obvious about it
32. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
P R A C T I C E , P R A C T I C E , P R A C T I C E
• Mock interviews
• Talk in the car
• Work through questions in your spare time
33. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
P E R S O N A L I T Y Q U E S T I O N S
“Tell me about yourself.”
• If nothing else, you’ve got this one!
• Your elevator speech or marketing pitch. Two minutes—max.
• Not an autobiography, only share what’s relevant
• Start with most recent and important
• We already know your name
• Practice, practice, practice
34. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
P E R S O N A L I T Y Q U E S T I O N S
“Why this job?”
“What’s in your personal development plan?”
“Why do you want to work here?”
“Why are you leaving your current position?”
• Elevator speech questions
• Be thoughtful
• Be positive
35. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
P E R S O N A L I T Y Q U E S T I O N S
“What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
“How would your team members describe working with you?”
“Tell me about a time when you received constructive criticism.”
• Self-awareness
• Humility
• You can’t trick me
• Tell me a story
36. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
P E R S O N A L I T Y Q U E S T I O N S
“What programming do you do at home?”
“What do you do for fun?”
• Show a little passion
• Keep it (at least a little) relevant and professional
• Opportunity to show industry or technology knowledge
37. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
P E R S O N A L I T Y Q U E S T I O N S
“Tell me about a time you became the subject matter
expert for your team.”
• Can you take ownership?
• Can you take on a challenge?
• Can you teach others; or spread knowledge?
38. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
J U D G E M E N T Q U E S T I O N S
“How do you prioritize your work?”
“How do you handle differing or conflicting directives?”
• Did you talk to stakeholders to learn importance?
• Did you ask your manager?
• Do you push back?
39. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
J U D G E M E N T Q U E S T I O N S
Difficult customer/stakeholder/team member/situation
• Did you flex your style?
• Did you offer feedback?
• Did you show leadership?
40. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
J U D G E M E N T Q U E S T I O N S
Disagreed with manager’s decision or direction
• What do you think is right?
• Did you have a good, well-thought out, reason?
41. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
J U D G E M E N T Q U E S T I O N S
“Tell me about a time when you made a mistake.”
• Self awareness
• How would you do it differently next time?
• What did you learn from the experience?
42. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
J U D G E M E N T Q U E S T I O N S
“What research did you do prior to this interview?”
• Preparedness
• Desire
• Ownership
43. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
S K I L L S Q U E S T I O N S
“Why estimate with points instead of hours?”
“What is a non-functional requirement?”
“What’s the difference between a test strategy and a plan?”
“Explain quality assurance versus quality control.”
“What is a good user story?”
• Study up on industry and trends
• Ask your mentors what might pop up
• If you don’t know, admit it
44. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
S K I L L S Q U E S T I O N S
Thought exercises and activities
• Ask questions to understand
• Talk about your approach as you answer—share the why
• Have fun
The goal is to see how you think on your feet,
organize your thoughts, manage the room, and
think under pressure
45. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
L E A D E R S H I P Q U E S T I O N S
Everyone is a leader. Hiring managers want team
members that exhibit leadership every day.
• Have you given feedback?
• Are you tactful, understanding, and engaging?
• Can you take ownership and get work done?
46. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
L E A D E R S H I P Q U E S T I O N S
“What is your leadership style?”
• Understand differences in leader styles
• Self awareness
47. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
L E A D E R S H I P Q U E S T I O N S
“Tell me about a time when you had a team member that
didn’t meet expectations.”
• Setting expectations
• Giving feedback
• Give support for improvement
48. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
L E A D E R S H I P Q U E S T I O N S
Leading through change
• Understand the impact and value of the change
• Explain the change
• Plan the change
49. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
“ D O Y O U H AV E A N Y
Q U E S T I O N S F O R M E ? ”
50. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
Y O U R Q U E S T I O N S C O U N T T O O
• Bring 2-3 questions; but don’t overstay your welcome
• Opportunity to show your thoughtfulness
• Continue to make it a conversation
• Keep it positive
51. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
TA K E T H E S E
• What is most important to you in a candidate?
• What key skills are you looking for in a candidate?
• How do I succeed in this role?
• What challenges do you foresee for this role?
• Tell me about the culture on the team (or at the
company).
52. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
WA L K I N T O M Y T R A P
“What are your expectations for the first few months in
the role?”
(Listen, this will be some good advice)
“I’ve put some thought into it as well. Here’s a plan for
how I would onboard over the first 100 days.”
53. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
T H E B I G O N E
“Do you have any concerns about my skills or experience
for this role?”
• Be prepared for feedback
• This might be the only feedback you receive from the
interview process
54. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
Q U E S T I O N S / D I S C U S S I O N ?
55. WA R R E N WA T K I N S : I N T E R V I E W H U S T L E
Warren Watkins is the Director of Quality
Assurance for Master Data Management at Fidelity
Investments in Durham, NC. Previously, Warren was
Software Quality Assurance Manager for digital
channel auto, powersports, life, and commercial
sales at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, OH.
Warren speaks at conferences; and writes about
QA, business analysis, agile, and career
management at warrenwatkins.com.