Behavioral Interview Discussion with Ex-Meta Hiring Committee Member

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In this conversation, Stefan Mai interviews Austen McDonald, a former senior engineering manager and hiring committee member at Meta, about the how behavioral interviews are assessed, what you should do to prepare, and common red flags. Check out Austen's substack here: https://thebehavioral.substack.com/ For preparing behavioral anecdotes with AI, use Story Builder for free: https://www.hellointerview.com/learn/behavioral/story-builder Schedule mock interviews with real interviewers at top companies: https://www.hellointerview.com 00:00 Introduction to Behavioral Interviews 02:15 The Importance of Behavioral Interviews 06:00 Evaluating Candidates in Behavioral Interviews 12:43 Understanding Interviewer Signals 18:11 Presenting Your Experience Effectively 24:13 The Importance of Authenticity in Interviews 25:35 Common Candidate Mistakes and Red Flags 30:50 Making a Strong First Impression 37:00 Team Match and Asking Questions