Interview Prep Flashcards
Selflessness Definition
Humble when searching for the best ideas;
Seek what’s best for Netflix, not yourself or your team;
Take time to help others succeed.
Judgment Definition
Look beyond short term fixes in favor of long term solutions;
Make wise decisions despite ambiguity;
Use data to inform your intuition
Candor Definition
Willingly receive and give feedback;
Open about what’s working and what needs to improve;
Admit mistakes openly and share learnings widely.
Creativity Definition
Welcome new ideas;
Passionate and persistent in pursuit of more innovative solutions;
Value artistic expression.
Courage Definition
Vulnerable in search for the truth;
Willing to risk failure, or challenge the status quo, in the pursuit of excellence
Inclusion Definition
Recognize your biases and work to counteract them;
Work to ensure everyone at Netflix can do their best work, whatever their culture, identity or background.
Curiosity Definition
Learn rapidly and eagerly;
As interested in other people’s ideas as your own;
Humble about what you don’t yet know
Resilience Definition
Quickly adapt to changing circumstances;
Make tough decisions without agonizing or long delay;
Embrace a hard challenge.
Why Netflix?
Why this position?
Principle #1: The Dream Team
We aim only to have high performers at Netflix — people who are great at what they do, and even better at working together.
Principle #2: People over Process
You get better outcomes when employees have the information and freedom to make decisions for themselves. We hire unusually responsible people who thrive on this openness and freedom.
Principle #3: Uncomfortably Exciting
To entertain the world, we need to be bold and ambitious. That means embracing the thrill of what’s next — even when it’s uncomfortable.
Principle #4: Great and Always Better
We often say Netflix sucks today compared to where we can be tomorrow. We need the self-awareness to understand what should be better, and the discipline and resilience to get there.
Four Principles
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