A Highly Specific Guide to Getting Every Type of Corporate Job

Job interviews have changed. A great résumé and firm handshake are no longer enough to land the most competitive positions. Welcome to Cheat Sheet: Interview preparation guides, each narrated by a real person in charge of hiring for a great job. Check back every other week for a new position.

Boeing

Production or Engineering Test Pilot

About $70,000-$110,000, base

Qualifications:
FAA Airline Transport Pilot or commercial certificate required. Degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or chemistry. Experience in flight testing preferred; experience with Boeing aircraft a plus.

Key skills:
Aptitude in math, engineering, and flying; effectiveness in working on teams

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Bain Capital Ventures

Associate

$175,000–$225,000, full compensation (est.)

Qualifications:
Two years of work experience in an analytic role, one to two years at a startup or technology company (the two kinds of experience can overlap)

Key skills:
Analytical, “can really think in terms of product and market opportunity and the business model that matches up to that,” high EQ, ability to work with “people that are living, breathing, sleeping one idea”

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Amazon

Machine Learning Scientist on the Alexa team

$100,000-$135,000, base

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of machine learning

Key skills:
Coding, problem solving, communication, agility; ability to think big as well as to delve into minutiae; understanding of the company’s leadership principles

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Facebook

Software Engineer, Machine Learning

$130,000-$145,000, base

Qualifications:
Ph.D. preferred. Master’s or bachelor’s degree plus equivalent experience acceptable

Key skills:
Coding, knowledge of system design, demonstrated understanding of machine learning; experience with technologies that Facebook uses a plus

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StreetEasy

Data scientist

$90,000–$150,0000 base

Qualifications:
Experience in R, master’s degree in a quantitative field preferred, professional experience

Key skills:
Understanding of statistical analysis methods, proficiency in R, ability to communicate work to a layperson

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Goldman Sachs

Investment Banking Summer Analyst

Pro-rated from about $85,000

Qualifications:
Rising college junior or senior interested in banking

Key skills:
Work ethic, financial acumen, intellectual curiosity, teamwork, self-awareness, judgment

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Amtrak

Senior Principal Business Liaison

$86,000-$156,000

Qualifications:
Eight-plus years of work, experience in relevant technology and business areas, bachelor’s degree

Key skills:
Communicating; project planning; knowledge of information systems, technology, business, marketing, sales, customer service

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Uber

Product Manager, Rider Experience

$150,000-$180,000

Qualifications:
2-5 years work, experience in consumer-facing mobile apps a plus, college degree

Key skills:
Ability to collaborate with engineers and designers, good at working with data

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Novo Nordisk

Associate Director

$113,800 - $188,000

Qualifications:
7+ years of pharmaceutical experience and regulatory expierence, a bachelor’s or Master’s in life science

Key skills:
DA know-how, project management expertise, excellent communication skills

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Salesforce

Software Engineer

$90,000 - $118,000

Qualifications:
Detail-oriented, friendly, inquisitive

Key skills:
B.S. in Computer Science, coding ability in Java

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The Boston Consulting Group

Consultant

$94,000 - $164,000 (Glassdoor)

Qualifications:
MBA, public speaking experience

Key skills:
Rapid problem solving, independent working style

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The Container Store

Social Media Director

$80,000 - $120,000

Qualifications:
5-7 years of experience, solid track record of social campaigns

Key skills:
Personable online voice, passion for retail, organized

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Adidas

Senior Design Director

$170,000 - $220,000

Qualifications:
10+ years of experience, background in high fashion, degree in design

Key skills:
Creativity, culture and style-savvy

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Weight Watchers

Mobile User Interface Designer

$120,000 - $180,000

Qualifications:
2-5 years working in mobile, background in design

Key skills:
iOS/Android development experience, problem-solving, empathy

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Southwest Airlines

Business Analyst

$60,000 - $90,000

Qualifications:
2-4 years of experience, aviation background and/or Master’s degree in business preferred

Key skills:
Outstanding attitude and presentation ability

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The Hershey Company

Principal Data Scientist

$130,000 - $175,000

Qualifications:
A STEM master’s degree, data mining experience, forecasting

Key skills:
Technical modeling abilities, confidence

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General Electric

User Experience Designer

$80,000 - $100,000

Qualifications:
Background in interaction design, Adobe Photoshop knowledge, a portfolio

Key skills:
Strong observation skills, empathy, creativity

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Etsy

Engineering Manager

$128,000 - $165,000 (Glassdoor)

Qualifications:
2-5 years in tech management, high problem-solving skills, light coding ability

Key skills:
Ability to reach goals, leadership, nonjudgmental

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Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager

$120,000

Qualifications:
5+ years in design, advanced degree in business or engineering preferred.

Key skills:
Interpersonal skills, data wizardry, leadership ability.

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PwC

MBA Senior Associate

$55,000 – $157,000

Qualifications:
MBA from elite B-School, analytical skills, big data experience.

Key skills:
Leadership, teamwork and global mindset.

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Hulu

Data Scientist

$120,000 – $200,000

Qualifications:
Model development experience, Masters degree in Statistics or operations.

Key skills:
Script with Python or Ruby, self-direction, an open mind.

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Yelp

Search and Data Mining Engineer

$100,000 - $180,000

Qualifications:
Knowledge of Python and Java, passion for Big Data, Computer Science degree preferred

Key skills:
Coding experience, Teamwork, Idea-driven personality

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Priceline.com

Senior Brand Designer

$90,000 – $110,000

Qualifications:
E-commerce experience, design skills, adobe creative Suite, video editing

Key skills:
Collaboration, Multitasking, Digital savvy

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Refinery29

Product Analyst

$70,000 - $80,000

Qualifications:
Strong analytical skills, a degree in a quantitative field

Key skills:
Ability to manipulate and communicate data, Curiosity

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Airbnb

Product Manager

$128,067

Qualifications:
Experience building products in a startup, Computer Science degree preferred

Key skills:
Ability to work with data, Creativity, Teamwork

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Walmart

Mobile Developer

$136,086

Qualifications:
Computer science degree, retail app development internship, coding experience

Key skills:
Team mentality, Coding

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Bank of America

Associate

$124,000 - $173,033

Qualifications:
MBA, 3-5 years experience

Key skills:
Quantitative/analytical skills, Industry knowledge

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Eaton Corporation

Supply Chain Analyst

$90,000 - $120,000

Qualifications:
MBA

Key skills:
Conflict resolution, Interpersonal skills

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Microsoft

Account Manager

$65,000 - $150,000

Qualifications:
MBA, Industry knowledge

Key skills:
Passion for tech, Curiosity, Confidence

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Deloitte Consulting

Senior Consultant

Up to $213,750

Qualifications:
MBA from top-25 B-School

Key skills:
Interest in the company, Engaging conversationalist

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Lyft

Software Engineer

$130,208

Qualifications:
Computer science degree, tech industry experience, object-oriented programming experience

Key skills:
Communication skills, Problem-solving, Fundamental computer science concepts

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Pinterest

Software Engineer

$120,025

Qualifications:
Computer science degree, industry internship, coding experience

Key skills:
Team mentality, Big-picture thinking

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