How to Answer "Sticky" Interview Questions

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What you'll learn

Game-changing framework for answering tough questions

You'll be ready to handle both the questions you expect and those you don't - the framework works 100% of the time.

How to turn the tables and turn your weakness into strength

You'll learn how to understand your blind spots and effectively communicate about & around them, + leverage them to win.

Gaps, layoffs, jumpy resumes, recently fired... handled

Bring your toughest question - whether something was out of your control or even your fault, you'll be ready.

Why this topic matters

If you're tired of feeling uncertain about how to talk about your background, weaknesses, or sticky spots in your resume, this lesson is for you. No matter the question, there's a way to both get out of the sticky part and get into the upside. This Lightning Lesson is focused on equipping you with an unfair advantage in interview analysis and response + negotiation frameworks.

You'll learn from

Sherveen Mashayekhi

Founder & CEO of Free Agency. Clients have won >$400M in job offers since 2019.

Sherveen has been a product leader and founder in the space of job search + recruiting technology for over a decade, helping individuals reach their career ambition through better tools, services, and practices.


He has been a product leader at talent marketplaces like Toptal, AI hiring platforms like Stella, and is now the founder and CEO of Free Agency (backed by investors like Maveron, Bloomberg Beta, Resolute Ventures, Kevin Durant, Kygo, and executives + founders from companies like Twitter, MasterClass, and Snapchat).

Clients hired at companies like...

OpenAI
Stripe
Ramp
American Express
Electronic Arts
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