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05 Apr 07

How to ask good questions in an interview » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk

  • What would the first three goals be for the person who takes this job?


    What are the biggest hurdles to overcome in this position?


    What type of person do you think will be most successful in this position?

  • The first time I saw this in action was when I was interviewing a candidate. I started with, “So, why don’t you tell me a bit about yourself.”


    She said, “Well, first why don’t you tell me a bit about the job so that I can tailor my answer to your particular needs right now?”


    I was surprised, but it made a lot of sense to me. I told her about the job. And I ended up making her an offer.

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