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Here's some insights about what the hiring process can look like from within a company. The title is a play on Adele's "Hello (from the other side)". Quick context: I’ve interviewed for about three jobs in my life and interviewed somewhere between 300 and 500 candidates for teams I led. So yes, my view is from the interviewer’s chair. I’m in software, which has its own hype cycles, but most of this applies broadly. What you’ll get here: A short glossary so we’re speaking the same language Three real hiring scenarios I’ve run What each one means for you A practical checklist to be the candidate they remember How companies talk about hiring (so you can decode it) This is how we talk about the hiring process, you'll might hear these terms but not all of them might mean something to you. Hiring Manager : Owns the budget and the final decision. Might not run the process day-to-day. Internal Recruiter : Works at the company, screens and coordinates. Often your main cont...