After going through a few of these processes and getting to offer, I would add that storyboarding and then deriving 2-3 core leadership philosophies that you adhere to is important.
I found that it allowed me to build consistent themes throughout the behavioral interview process and act as a foundation for some general philosophical questions that interviewers occasionally ask (i.e. how would your team describe you?)
Mohit, absolutely! I didn't go deep in the interview prep, but one core element that I teach to prepare is defining your leadership philosophy and weaving it into your answers. So exactly what you did.
Glad you enjoyed the article, and congrats on the offer!
"Most EMs fail interviews by sounding like ICs" this one hits home. If I were to interview this is where I think I'd struggle. Thanks for the reminder. Great post Anton and Alex!
Especially line managers seem to struggle with not sounding like an IC: getting bogged down in a singular mindset (usually technical) when telling stories, instead of considering process and people aspects.
Great article!
After going through a few of these processes and getting to offer, I would add that storyboarding and then deriving 2-3 core leadership philosophies that you adhere to is important.
I found that it allowed me to build consistent themes throughout the behavioral interview process and act as a foundation for some general philosophical questions that interviewers occasionally ask (i.e. how would your team describe you?)
Mohit, absolutely! I didn't go deep in the interview prep, but one core element that I teach to prepare is defining your leadership philosophy and weaving it into your answers. So exactly what you did.
Glad you enjoyed the article, and congrats on the offer!
"Most EMs fail interviews by sounding like ICs" this one hits home. If I were to interview this is where I think I'd struggle. Thanks for the reminder. Great post Anton and Alex!
Especially line managers seem to struggle with not sounding like an IC: getting bogged down in a singular mindset (usually technical) when telling stories, instead of considering process and people aspects.