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Dive Club 🤿

How to get hired by the best teams

Jan 14, 2025
Top teams are looking for adaptability in design candidates, valuing potential over existing skills. Presenting a unique design narrative that showcases genuine passion can make a significant difference in job applications. Curiosity is key—actively sharing your work plays a crucial role in attracting the right opportunities. Real-life examples illustrate how these strategies can help anyone improve their chances of landing a role with elite design teams, regardless of their experience level.
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Quick takeaways

  • Candidates should prioritize showcasing their adaptability and eagerness to learn, as these traits significantly appeal to hiring managers in dynamic environments.
  • Sharing personal stories and highlighting unique passions during interviews can help candidates differentiate themselves and create stronger connections with potential employers.

Deep dives

The Importance of Learning Ability

Hiring managers prioritize candidates who demonstrate a strong ability to learn new skills over those who only possess the current skill set required for the job. This focus on learning suggests that the agility to adapt and grow with the company is crucial, especially in fast-changing environments. For instance, Zax from Ramp emphasizes that candidates who exhibit a quick learning curve can evolve alongside the company. Interviewers may probe into personal experiences or hobbies to gauge this learning aptitude, as a candidate’s diverse interests can reveal their capacity for growth and adaptability.

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