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I think it's interesting that 7 out of 9 companies basically said they didn't get any questions that flustered them. I wonder if this indicates: 1. so much con

I think it's interesting that 7 out of 9 companies basically said they didn't get any questions that flustered them. I wonder if this indicates: 1. so much confidence that you don't get flustered. 2. so much prior preparation that you don't get flustered. 3. not wanting to seem imperfect in the interview story. I wonder what the actual breakdown between 1, 2, and 3 is... 50%/50%/0%? 90%/5%/5%? 5%/90%/5%? 20%/20%/60%? Something else? Or perhaps there are other possibilities that I missed?

kapilkale 15y ago
I don't think anyone within this sample was #3.
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zbruhnke 15y ago
It's probably a good indicator that the team at YC is very good at picking people who know their market and target audience. For the project our team is working on now we know everything there is to know about the industry and we wake up every morning trying to learn more. Sometimes preparedness is a side affect of knowledge, if you feel you have prepared for every possible question that could be asked, then be sure to think of 10 more questions too just in case. Confidence is a trait that almost never goes unnoticed and typically having confidence in yourself gives those around you confidence in your abilities