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Garry Tan

10/18/19

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Practice with friends and loved ones by allowing them to interrupt you, which helps you cope with interruptions during the interview.

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3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

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3 Tips to Nail the Y Combinator Interview

10/18/19

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Ammon Bartram

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To avoid hazing during interviews, it's essential to maintain a friendly and supportive atmosphere, especially when candidates struggle to answer questions.

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Harj Taggar

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Train your interviewers to have a good bedside manner, as candidates often cite poor interviewer behavior as a reason for bad interview experiences.

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Garry Tan

10/18/19

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Don't stress out about the Y Combinator interview; it's just a conversation, and practicing can help you a lot.

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To manage anxiety before speaking, greet it, reframe it as a conversation, and stay present in the moment.

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Harj Taggar

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Role-playing a bad interview can help interviewers become more critical and improve their assessment skills by highlighting flaws in their evaluations.

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Eric Migicovsky

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Start user interviews with yourself and then talk to friends or co-workers for warm introductions to potential users.

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Emmett Shear

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Recording user interviews is highly beneficial; it allows you to engage fully in the conversation and later share insights with your team.

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Bringing yourself into the present moment can help reduce nervousness before speaking.

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Ben Silbermann

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Pre-calibrating the interview process is crucial to avoid wasting everyone's time.