Interviews will never be completely fair or objective. No matter how structured, a small element of bias always exists through an interviewer’s intuition and gut feeling. Beyond technical skills, interviewers subconsciously look for confidence, adaptability, and problem-solving—qualities that are hard to measure but essential for success. Every interviewer looks for different qualities, but I believe three core traits form the foundation for all other skills. If you have these, everything else builds on top of them. Curiosity – Asking questions and challenging the norm. Bias for Action – Taking initiative and moving fast. Ownership – Being accountable and getting things done.

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