What's the key to acing interviews?

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Pass the airplane test. In every interview I've conducted I ask "if I was stuck next to this person on the tarmac for 3 hours, could I stand to be around them?" In other words, find ways for your personality to shine through. We work way too much to not enjoy being around our colleagues.

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Be cool. Know what you're talking about.

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Yes to the ✈️ test. If you scored an interview, they already know you're qualified for the job. Now you need to prove that you're not a psychopath.

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The key to success is sincerity. If you can fake that, you have it made. Hahahaha.

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Lead with any unique qualities you have to bring to make their job easier or make them look good. It's a two way street. Ask smart questions to decide if you even want to be there. Also notice how employees interact with each other.

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Zuckerberg says his test is something like: 'in an alternate reality, could I work for this person?', which i like because it's part airplane test and part be a winner.

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Show its your fucking life long dream to work there.

Be authentic and real. The real you is going to come out quickly anyway. In advertising, teams are looking for a culture fit as much as your skill set. And do your research, but don't look like a crazy stalker. I had one interviewee tell me all the things she could learn from me from every former position I had. Too much.

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