Behind the Interview Table: Insights from a CTO

Leerdoelen

  • Understand how the interview process works and who is involved
  • Learn what hiring managers value beyond your CV and technical skills
  • Discover common mistakes candidates make and how to avoid them

What happens behind the scenes of an interview? How do hiring managers decide who gets the job? You’ll gain insights from Jouke Waleson, a Fractional CTO who has interviewed hundreds of candidates and hired dozens, built and managed teams, and discovered what truly makes applicants stand out.

What will you learn:

  • How the interview process is structured and who is involved.
  • What hiring managers look for beyond your CV and technical skills.
  • Which behaviors strengthen or weaken your chances in an interview.
  • How collaboration, communication, and adaptability are evaluated.
  • What soft skills employers value most and how to show them.
  • How to avoid common mistakes that cost candidates the job.

Ready to ace your next interview? Join us and take your skills to the next level!

Wie organiseert dit event?

trainer

Jouke Waleson

Fractional CTO and software leader with expertise in startups and medtech. Skilled in hiring and growing teams, scaling products, and improving software efficiency through better tools.

eventmanager

Anna Palamar

Event manager helping the international community in the Netherlands through organising workshops, coaching, and mentoring to succeed in the Dutch job market.

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- Eventmanager: Laureen de Vlugt