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Another note on #3 - if you want the interview to remain positive, asking the interviewer what they like about working there and why they joined the company wil
by fecak 13y ago
Another note on #3 - if you want the interview to remain positive, asking the interviewer what they like about working there and why they joined the company will pretty much guarantee that things will take a positive turn (unless the person shows signs of regretting their decision). It should also provide some insight into environment, as most in tech have that as a high priority and will immediately talk about their environment if it is positive.
- wikwocket 13y agoI have heard that if you can get the interviewer to talk about themself for most of the interview, they will remember the interview going great, because everyone loves talking about themselves. I have not managed this myself though. ;)
- fecak 13y agoThat is pretty accurate. Most interviewers won't spend too much time talking about themselves, but asking a question that gives them the opportunity to do so gives you an advantage over interviewees that do not.
- Bartweiss 13y agoI've had good luck bonding with interviewers over this approach. Questions like "So what brought you to company X?" and "What do you do in a typical day, what do you like most about that?" create a personal connection to the interviewer, and offer a chance for them to share something more personal than empty generalities about the company. As a bonus, if they can't tell you anything they enjoy about their job you get an early heads up that you might want to run screaming from the place.