At my previous job I sat on both sides of an interviewing table on various occasions, and over the years I wrote down a few things I learned or noticed and put them into this guide. I posted it to the internal Wiki, with the goal of helping to lift up individual contributors ready to try for leadership, help them present their best selves, and build confidence.
I’ve reproduced it below, with permission. (Note that these tips are my advice; not official policy!)
The skills listed below are just as important for being a good lead as they are for acing an interview. That’s not a coincidence!
What to know
Before you walk into the room— and ideally before you apply— you should have a good sense of: