Google Googleyness - Collaboration and Influence Without Authority
What does the phrase "We had team consensus on the approach after several discussions" subtly signal to the interviewer?
What does the phrase "We had team consensus on the approach after several discussions" subtly signal to the interviewer?
medium📡 Signal Interpretation Q8 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
- Step 1: Identify phrasing -- use of 'we' throughout.
- Step 2: This may hide candidate's individual contribution, weakening ownership signal.
Quick Trick: "We had consensus" -> passive hides who led
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL- Strong leadership seems plausible but 'we' may obscure candidate's personal influence.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT- Collaboration and Influence Without Authority LP -- subtle passive voice hides candidate role
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