Twilio 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
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.”
Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler insists on interviewing candidates for 45 minutes over dinner. During this sit-down interview, there are two red flags he looks out for. The first is if a candidate does not ask any questions at the end of the interview within the last 15-to-20 minutes. The second red flag is when a candidate uses "I" too much throughout the conversation.
Shipchandler warns that using "I" signals a lack of team spirit and leadership skills. Instead of relying on thinking of questions on the spot, candidates should prepare a few questions beforehand to demonstrate their curiosity about the role, company, culture, and team.
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