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@cabin_attic132 hours agoUnited States
How far back should an experienced hire go when preparing fit stories?
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I have 7+ years of work experience, so there are a lot of possible stories. Some of my strongest leadership examples are actually from a few years ago.
Do interviewers expect mostly recent examples, or is older experience fine if the story is better?
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