"Trusting your instincts" is a double edge sword. I don't consider myself to have an extensive experience with a broad range of people. So trusting my instinct

"Trusting your instincts" is a double edge sword. I don't consider myself to have an extensive experience with a broad range of people. So trusting my instincts would not have been a good measuring stick whether I am interviewing an a-hole or a team-player.