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I had one guy sit next to me when I was interviewing him. I’d avoid doing that.

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I view these type of interviews as, “let’s make sure this person isn’t an asshole”. Obviously no one likes to work with an asshole, so I’m confident that just being yourself and genuinely excited to work there, that you’ll do great! Good luck OP, be authentic

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This is usually 2 things. Senior people like to meet candidates before the final hiring decision and often they’re there to sell you on the role.

Don’t be weird. Seriously, it’s hard to blow that kind of interview

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