Overview

• The 2020 segment features Gates answering classic questions like “Why should we hire you?”, “What are your weaknesses?” and “What are your salary expectations?”
• He underscored the importance of evidence by suggesting employers review his personal coding projects and highlighting his collaborative mindset
• Addressing weaknesses openly, Gates admitted a lack of sales prowess while redirecting focus to product innovation
• In discussing pay, he advocated for stock options over cash to demonstrate a vested interest in a company’s success
• Modern outlets frame these rehearsed answers as enduring job-seeking tactics for graduates bracing for a tight labor market without new input from Gates