I fumbled this a bit because I went too vague on the negative side.
Choose one positive theme and one genuine growth area, then illustrate each with a brief, specific story that shows self-awareness and a concrete action you took. Frame the critical feedback as a learning opportunity that made you a better engineer, aligning with Netflix's culture of candor and continuous improvement.
Pro tip: Avoid generic praise like 'I'm a hard worker'—instead, quote a specific piece of feedback verbatim (e.g., 'My manager once told me I need to be more decisive in ambiguous situations') and then explain how you addressed it. This demonstrates you actively seek and act on feedback, a key trait at Netflix.
Pick one strength that is relevant to the role and company culture, such as 'collaborative problem-solver' or 'raises the bar on code quality.'
Briefly describe a situation where a coworker gave you that positive feedback, including what you did and the impact it had.
Select a real, non-fatal weakness that you have actively worked to improve, ideally one that shows adaptability or conflict resolution.
State the feedback you received, how you initially reacted, and the concrete steps you took to address it, highlighting the outcome.
Tie both examples back to Netflix's values, such as 'candor' or 'selflessness,' showing you thrive in a feedback-rich environment.
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