Get Hired with Andrew Seaman Answering Tough Interview Questions with Confidence
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Sep 3, 2025 Adam Bryant, a senior managing director at the ExCo Group and creator of the New York Times ‘Corner Office’ column, shares invaluable insights from interviewing over 500 CEOs about hiring and leadership. He discusses the surprising 'bankshot' questions that reveal a candidate's true self. Listeners gain tips on preparing for interviews, mastering enthusiasm, and crafting authentic responses to tough questions. Bryant emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and self-awareness, equipping job seekers with tools for success in high-stakes interviews.
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Bank Shot Questions Reveal Authenticity
- CEOs use "bank shot" questions to get candidates off-script and reveal authenticity.
- These surprises expose real behavior beneath rehearsed answers.
What Leaders Really Seek
- Leaders want to know core traits like teamwork, motivation, accountability, and self-awareness.
- These underlying traits drive the specific interview questions they ask.
Connect Role To Your Narrative
- Explain why the company and role fit your personal and professional narrative.
- Show that the job motivates you beyond just paying rent to earn discretionary effort.