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Twilio’s CEO interviews candidates for 45 minutes over dinner—and if you say ‘I’ too much or don’t ask any questions, you don’t get the job

Fortune5 min read

EXCLUSIVE: Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler warns job seekers two common interview mistakes could cost them the job: skipping questions—or leaning too hard on “I.”

Previously, we’ve heard from a CEO who rejects job candidates who say they can start right away and another who won’t hire anyone who fails his coffee-cup etiquette test. Now, Twilio’s CEO says there are two more ways to tank a sit-down interview. Picture this: You’ve spent weeks polishing your resume, navigating multiple rounds of interviews, and finally, you land a 45-minute dinner with the boss. You think you’ve won him over. Then he asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” If your answer is a blank stare or “Nope, I’m fine,” consider yourself…

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