Kamala Harris Reveals Grueling VP Vetting Process and the Emotional Toll of High-Stakes Success

Former VP Kamala Harris says she went through a nine-hour interview to land the job—but she couldn’t escape ‘gold medal depression’ even when she won

Job-seekers complain about “ghost jobs,” five rounds of interviews, and tedious skills tests—but even major leaders are not exempt from the ordeal. Google CEO Sundar Pichai was put through nine interviews and a trick question before securing an SVP product manager role at the $4.5 trillion company. Likewise, former U.S. vice president Kamala Harris revealed the intense process she went through to land the coveted White House job.  “When I was be…

Kamala Harris Reveals Grueling VP Vetting Process and the Emotional Toll of High-Stakes Success

Job seekers often complain about endless interview rounds, complex assessments, and the frustration of being left in the dark by employers. But even some of the world’s most accomplished leaders have endured rigorous hiring processes before landing their most prestigious roles. Former Vice President Kamala Harris recently shared details about the intense vetting process she underwent before being selected as President Joe Biden’s running mate in…