Avoid this mistake in your next interview! Part #2

codebasics · Intermediate ·🏗️ Systems Design & Architecture ·2y ago

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The video discusses a crucial aspect of systems design interviews, specifically how to ask effective questions to the hiring manager, and provides a strategy to increase the chances of getting selected for the role by making the interviewer imagine the candidate in the position.

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you have any questions from me um so when can I expect the intervie stop asking questions like this when you asked to ask a question so you should ask a question which will do these two things number one it should build up the conversation number two it should make the hiring manager imagine you in the role while answering the question for example let's say you ask a question like how success looks like in this role for me while answering that question the hiring manager will imagine you in that road subconsciously is already selected you this trick will work most of the times share this with your friends we'll be happy to know about this
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The video teaches how to ask questions in a systems design interview to build conversation and make the hiring manager imagine the candidate in the role, increasing the chances of selection. This is achieved by asking questions that have a dual purpose: building conversation and making the interviewer envision the candidate in the position. By using this strategy, candidates can improve their interview skills and increase their chances of getting hired.

Key Takeaways
  1. Identify the purpose of asking questions in an interview
  2. Determine the type of questions to ask to build conversation
  3. Learn how to make the hiring manager imagine you in the role
  4. Practice asking strategic questions
  5. Apply this technique in future interviews
💡 Asking questions that make the hiring manager imagine the candidate in the role can increase the chances of selection

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