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- Bonnie Dilber is a recruiting manager with nine years of experience.
- Because of the ultra-competitive job market, the smallest things can prevent you from getting hired.
- Candidates should think about how to answer these simple questions carefully.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bonnie Dilber, a recruiting manager at Zapier, a remote-first SaaS company in the automation industry. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
It's a challenging time for job seekers — the market is highly competitive, with hundreds of applicants for every single job.
As a recruiting manager with nine years of experience, I understand that companies want to hire top talent that will grow with them over time.