Joshua Gates

Head of Content

Joshua leads articles at Candit. He writes about how hiring works, what different jobs pay and how to prepare for the interview in front of you.

Articles by Joshua Gates

Careers and pay8 min read

The easiest $100k jobs to interview for in 2026

Seven jobs with a US median salary over $100,000 and a hiring process built on conversations and one practical exercise, not coding loops or case interviews. Ranked with BLS pay data and Candit's interview guides.

Joshua Gates, 11 October 2026

Interview prep6 min read

How long does the interview process take? Timelines for 50 jobs

Most hiring processes take two to five weeks from the first screen to an offer. Here are typical timelines for 50 jobs, why some take three months, and when to follow up without being pushy.

Joshua Gates, 11 October 2026

Interview prep7 min read

The STAR method: how to answer behavioural interview questions, with examples

STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result. Here is how to use it to answer "tell me about a time" questions in under two minutes, with three worked examples and the mistakes that cost candidates offers.

Joshua Gates, 11 October 2026