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Free Lesson

Making a Killer First Impression in Interviews

30 min
Jan 25, 2025 2:30 PM
Virtual (Zoom)

What you'll learn

You'll learn how to give an impressive introduction

Highlight your most impressive experience, controlling the interview narrative for further talking points.

You'll learn how to tie your motivations to the role

Connect your personal motivations with the role to show you're the perfect fit and passionate leader.

You'll know which red flags to avoid

Avoid common pitfalls that can hurt your chances, ensuring you present yourself as the right candidate.

Why this topic matters

First impressions matter. Especially in Engineering Manager interviews, where the decision maker is a Director+ and they make up their minds fast. So you want to start off with strong, relevant talking points to set the tone for the rest of the conversation. It’s crucial to demonstrate your leadership and judgment from the start—because that’s what will make or break your offer.

You'll learn from

Alex Kliotzkin

Alex Kliotzkin

Director of Engineering and Career Coach

Uzair Khan

Uzair Khan

Engineering Manager at Stripe and ex-Amazon Bar Raiser

Alex's clients got offers from:

Amazon
Meta
Microsoft
Oracle
Qualcomm
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