What It's Like to Have a Job Interview With Bill Gates

The transcript describes an interview experience at Breakthrough Energy with Bill Gates. The interview was informal, focusing on technology and business ideas. The interviewee had never met Gates before and was scheduled for a 20-minute session that extended over an hour. After the interview, the interviewee received a call from Rody Gudero, indicating positive feedback from Gates.

What was the nature of the interview with Bill Gates?

• It was highly structured with a strict agenda.

• It was conducted over the phone.

• It was unstructured and felt like a conversation.

• It was a formal panel interview.

How long was the interview with Bill Gates originally scheduled for?

• 1 hour

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

What unexpected event occurred after the interview?

• The speaker received a job offer immediately.

• The speaker was asked to attend another interview.

• The speaker was invited to a dinner with Bill Gates.

• The speaker received a phone call with feedback.

Who called the speaker to provide feedback on the interview?

• Bill Gates

• A colleague from Breakthrough Energy

• Rody Gudero

• A HR representative

What was the speaker's reaction to the phone call from the Seattle area code?

• They thought it was a wrong number.

• They ignored the call.

• They were surprised and curious.

• They expected a call from a different area code.