The company wants to talk to you. Now it's between you and them. But I'm still here if you need me.
Every company has their own interview process. Some do a single call with the founder. Some do multiple rounds with different team members. Some include a take-home assignment. I'll share whatever context I have about their specific process when you reach this stage.
Generally, startup interviews tend to be more conversational than big company interviews. They're trying to figure out if you can do the job and if you'd be good to work with. Be yourself. Be honest. Show them you can think.
Know what they do, who their customers are, and what problems they're solving. Check their website, LinkedIn, and any recent news. Show that you're genuinely interested, not just applying everywhere.
Have questions ready about the role, the team, the tech stack, the challenges they're facing. Good questions show you're thinking seriously about working there, not just trying to get any job.
Be ready to talk about your projects, your decisions, your learnings. We covered this in our call, so you've already practiced. Use the same honest, direct approach with them.
Startups value people who can work well with others. Be friendly, listen carefully, and engage with their questions. They're not just evaluating your skills. They're imagining working with you every day.
If you want to do a quick practice run before your company interview, email me. If I have time, I'm happy to do a short call to help you prepare. No guarantees, but I'll try.
If you have questions about the company, the role, or what to expect, ask me. I may not have all the answers, but I'll share whatever context I have from my conversations with them.
Let me know how it went. If you're waiting on a response and it's taking too long, tell me. I can follow up with them and push for an answer.
Congratulations. You made it. Before you accept, make sure you understand the offer: salary, benefits, expectations, start date. If you have questions or want to negotiate, I can give advice, but ultimately it's your decision. You move to Stage 6: Placed.
It happens. Even strong candidates get rejected sometimes. It doesn't mean you're not good enough. It means you weren't the right fit for that specific role at that specific company at that specific time. If I get feedback from the company, I'll share it with you. Either way, you stay in my pipeline. When another opportunity comes up that matches your profile, I'll reach out.