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What’s Your Interviewing Style?

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Mar 12, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Anna Papalia, the author of "Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing," shares her expertise from years of experience as a corporate recruiter. She categorizes interview styles into four types: charmer, examiner, challenger, and harmonizer, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of each. Papalia emphasizes the importance of authenticity during interviews and how understanding these styles can improve communication. Her insights challenge conventional wisdom, advocating for self-awareness to create better outcomes for both candidates and interviewers.
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INSIGHT

Interviewing Is New

  • Interviewing for jobs is a relatively new practice, historically speaking.
  • This lack of extensive history contributes to the difficulty of mastering the interview process.
INSIGHT

Interviewing as Dating

  • Many view interviewing as similar to dating, prioritizing "clicking" with the candidate.
  • This approach questions the relevance of personal connection in hiring decisions.
ANECDOTE

Origin of Interview Styles

  • Anna Papalia, former talent director, noticed inconsistencies in student interview performance.
  • This led her to develop a framework of four distinct interviewing styles.
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