LinkedIn Interview Guide
Culture & Values
Interview Style
LinkedIn interviews blend Microsoft's Growth Mindset with their own professional focus. Expect questions about relationships, professional development, and member/customer focus. They value thoughtful communication and intelligent risk-taking.
Culture & Values
Members First
Putting LinkedIn members at the center.
What interviewers look for:
Show customer/user-centric thinking.
Relationships Matter
Building meaningful professional connections.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate relationship-building skills.
Be Open, Honest and Constructive
Direct communication with positive intent.
What interviewers look for:
Show candid, constructive communication.
Demand Excellence
High standards for self and others.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate pursuit of excellence.
Take Intelligent Risks
Calculated risk-taking for innovation.
What interviewers look for:
Show thoughtful risk assessment.
Act Like an Owner
Taking responsibility for outcomes.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate ownership mentality.
Sample Questions
"Tell me about a professional relationship that was challenging to build."
💡 Tip: Show persistence, empathy, and eventual trust.
"Describe an intelligent risk you took."
💡 Tip: Show thoughtful analysis balanced with action.
Tips for Success
- Emphasize relationship-building and professional network
- Show ownership mentality and accountability
- Demonstrate intelligent risk-taking with examples
- Be prepared to discuss how you develop others
- Remember LinkedIn is part of Microsoft - Growth Mindset applies
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not emphasizing relationships and collaboration
- Missing the professional development angle
- Being too risk-averse in examples
- Not demonstrating ownership
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