What is a job interview
Understand purpose, stages, and how to make your signal easy to spot.
Purpose of an Interview
A job interview is a structured conversation to assess fit—skills, judgment, communication, and values. It’s less about trivia and more about how you think and deliver.
Typical Stages
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview, skills or case discussions, and a final cultural or cross-functional round. Each stage answers a different question: can you do it, how do you do it, and will you thrive here.
Make Signal Obvious
Your job is to make signal easy to spot: relevant examples, clear outcomes, and consistent messages. Think of it as helping them predict your future performance.