We want to hire people with a desire to lead others. How many people did you supervise at your last position?
Netflix likes to promote leaders who display good judgment, excellent communication skills, curiosity, courage, passion, selflessness, innovation, inclusion, integrity, and impactful work.
Discuss with the interviewer your level of responsibility in your current position. If you have managed larger teams than you currently do, you can also discuss that particular role from your work history.
"I supervise 12 employees with an overall portfolio responsibility of 24MM. In my role before this one, I managed 23 employees but with a smaller portfolio of 6MM. I can handle a large group of employees because I focus on making an impact as a team and communicating clearly. I also lead by making excellent judgment calls that benefit the team."
"Although I did not officially supervise anyone in my most recent position, I always looked for opportunities to lead or mentor the more junior staff. I base my work on integrity and inclusion, which I know are traits that Netflix highly values."
"While I haven't had any direct reports over the last four years of my career, my team and supervisor have always seen me as a natural leader. Among my current team, I like to lead by example and be a positive communicator. I believe in recognizing team members for great performance and allowing everyone to have vital input on important decisions."
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Anonymous Answer
My last two projects had a team size of 24, both that I managed remotely. I wouldn't call it "supervising," as I only bring people on my team where I want to set them up for success and get out of their way to perform. Each week we had a very useful sprint planning check-in and goal setting. I was to ensure all goals met, nothing falls between the cracks, and that nobody has any roadblocks, and is enjoying the process. During the week we had speedy check-ins.
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Your style of leadership could work very well for Netflix. You show confidence in your hiring choices, which is a wonderful thing! I’ve rearranged your answer, emphasizing certain points to showcase your talents.
My last two projects, which I managed remotely, each had a team size of 24 hand picked individuals. I was careful to choose those who were effective communicators and are self-directed in their work. Once I get everyone on the same page, they required very little supervision. Other than brief check-ins and a weekly sprint planning check-in and goal setting, I got out of their way to allow them to perform. I ensured all goals met, nothing fell between the cracks, and that nobody had any roadblocks, enjoying the process. Both times we delivered way ahead of our deadlines, exceeding expectations.
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