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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
SuccessUnited Airlines CEO judges candidates by whether pilots would want to go on a four-day trip with them: ‘If you say no, then they’re out’
By Emma BurleighApril 10, 2026
Duolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts
SuccessDuolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts
By Sydney LakeMarch 26, 2026
Hiring manager interviews applicant
SuccessShocked Zillow CEO says even senior hires don’t do their homework for interviews: ‘They’re asking pretty basic questions that you could answer in 10 minutes on Google’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 18, 2026
CEO says he’s started giving job candidates live feedback in the interview—and if they ‘freeze up’ or ‘get offended’ they’re not fit for the role
SuccessCEO says he’s started giving job candidates live feedback in the interview—and if they ‘freeze up’ or ‘get offended’ they’re not fit for the role
By Orianna Rosa RoyleDecember 9, 2025
Person at a desk being interviewed for a job
SuccessThis IBM exec asks job candidates whether they think we are in an AI bubble as a make-or-break interview test—and there’s no right or wrong answer
By Orianna Rosa RoyleDecember 1, 2025
Lew Frankfort, former CEO of Coach
SuccessThe CEO who transformed Coach into a luxury powerhouse shares the grueling interview process he uses to vet candidates
By Emma BurleighNovember 10, 2025
Jeff Bezos
SuccessJeff Bezos’ favorite interview question exposes who can’t be replaced by AI
By Jessica CoacciOctober 27, 2025
Lyft CEO David Risher
SuccessLyft CEO uses a Jeff Bezos-inspired interview question to suss out potential new hires: ‘Customers are fickle, so you’ve got to innovate on their behalf every day’
By Preston ForeSeptember 29, 2025
These 3 ‘sudden death’ job interview answers could cost you the job—and never mention work-life balance, warns Suzy Welch
SuccessThese 3 ‘sudden death’ job interview answers could cost you the job—and never mention work-life balance, warns Suzy Welch
By Ashley LutzSeptember 22, 2025
Twilio CEO interviews candidates for 45 minutes over dinner—he’s listening for one word in particular, and you’re not hired if you say it too much
SuccessTwilio CEO interviews candidates for 45 minutes over dinner—he’s listening for one word in particular, and you’re not hired if you say it too much
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 10, 2025
Young woman searching for jobs on laptop
SuccessAI recruiters could be the unlikely solution to career catfishing, with job seekers admitting they’d rather interview with a bot
By Jessica CoacciAugust 22, 2025
Chris Hyams, chief executive officer of Indeed
SuccessIndeed’s CEO shares the unusual question he’s been asking job candidates for 15 years: Apple or Android?
By Emma BurleighMay 27, 2025
Gen Z worker at a table opposite an older worker
SuccessThe top curveball interview questions executives ask—and what they reveal about job candidates
By Ashley LutzApril 15, 2025
Job-seeker takes test on laptop.
SuccessCompany that has distributed millions of personality tests shares 4 potential questions, and what they will and won’t reveal
By Emma BurleighFebruary 24, 2025
Young man holding a hamburger in one hand and fries in the other
SuccessJob seekers: Beware of the secret salt, pepper, and hot sauce test that could cost you the role
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 22, 2025
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