Lightning Mock: Can You Interview Like You Lead?

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Lightning Mock: Can You Interview Like You Lead?

Hosted by Alexander Kliotzkin and Uzair Khan

What you'll learn

Answer Real EM Interview Questions

Step into the mock hot seat and practice live with real questions hiring managers actually ask.

Get Real-Time Coaching & Feedback

Get instant, practical advice from EM hiring coaches on what you did well—and what to fix.

Spot Your Strengths & Gaps Fast

Walk away with a clear view of what’s working—and what’s holding you back from landing offers.

Why this topic matters

Most EMs never interview for the role—they get promoted. So when it’s time to job hunt, they don’t realize how unprepared they are. This lightning lesson gives you a fast, low-stakes way to test yourself, get expert feedback, and see exactly what it takes to stand out in EM interviews. Don’t wait until a real loop to find out you’re not ready.

You'll learn from

Alexander Kliotzkin

Director of Engineering and Career Coach

Alex is an experienced tech leader with 17+ years of international experience in big tech and startups.

Alongside his full-time job as a Director of Engineering, Alex pursues his passion for helping engineers grow as a Career & Leadership Coach, having coached 30+ engineers into leadership roles.

A graduate of University of Waterloo, Alex worked for 11 years at Qualcomm in San Diego, before relocating to Munich, Germany, where he now resides.

Uzair Khan

Engineering Manager at Stripe and ex-Amazon Bar Raiser

Current Engineering Manager at Stripe.
Formerly an Engineering Manager at Amazon for 5 years.
Ex-Amazon Bar Raiser with over 250 interviews conducted at Amazon.
More than 20 years of experience in Software Development.
10 years of engineering management experience spanning roles as Engineering Manager, Director, and VP of Engineering.
Successfully trained, managed, and promoted numerous Engineering Managers throughout his career.
Bachelors of Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Class of 2007.

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