Sam Grill has hired across fast-moving tech teams and sat on both sides of the table. In this episode, we dismantle copy-paste CVs, stock interview questions, and the myth that the company holds all the power. You’ll learn how to show impact (not keywords), turn every touchpoint into an opportunity, and run a hiring process that’s short, sharp, and genuinely fair.

What we cover for job seekers

• Why “I used X for five years” isn’t enough; show the problem, the context, the outcome
• The first conversation is the most important one: how candidates should work with talent partners
• What to do when a question blindsides you, and how to recover without bluffing
• The single trait that wins interviews: being genuinely you
• How to answer stock interview questions

What we cover for hiring managers

• The manager’s edge: align on what good looks like before the job ad goes live
• Conversation over interrogation: pick fewer, better questions and pull the right threads
• How to construct great interview questions
• Gut feel vs data: how to make confident decisions without bias running the show

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Sam leaves behind a practical interview cheat sheet full of questions to ask and what great answers sound like, useful for both hiring managers and candidates. Grab it from the episode notes and put it to work today.

If you’re hiring, you’ll leave with a tighter, faster process. If you’re interviewing, you’ll know exactly how to stand out.