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I Coached a Ex-Microsoft Manager for His Netflix Interview

2026-06-22 Science & Technology
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Top Comments (6)

@ringRunners-GT 2026-06-22

It's inredible to get an actual peek at how these conversations go. Thank you both!

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@Sleangao 2026-06-22

I dont know what about you, but for me, hearing these interviews already makes me quite stressed before working in these companies.

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@DevinRhode2 2026-06-25

Idk 19 years managing at Microsoft > 20 years as principal at amazon. But who tf am i, i peddle javascript πŸ˜‚

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@JurgitaDS 2026-06-26

That was great, thank you both! I feel I have learned a lot. John, I really hope you will get that role with Netflix!

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@ALifeEngineered 2026-06-22

Get 6 months free of Linear Business (3 seats) to celebrate our partnership πŸ‘‰πŸ» Redeem at: https://linear.app/ale If you want to be in the hot-seat for the next video like this, apply here: https://forms.gle/121P4FhVhxkBaPiq5

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@jasonkim1288 2026-06-23

yo what is this thumbnail lmao

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