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Interviewology

The New Science of Interviewing

Anna Papalia
HarperBusiness, 2024
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What makes someone a top-level interviewer or interviewee? According to former director of talent acquisition turned career coach Anna Papalia, the answer is more personal than you might imagine. Papalia offers a fresh perspective on interview best practices by helping you identify which of four interview personalities most resonates with you and offering tailored advice for each persona. Drawing on insights from psychology, her tips and insights will help you present your best self and navigate the interview process confidently – whether you’re a hiring manager or a job seeker.

Summary

Lack of training and self-awareness prevents hiring managers and job seekers from maximizing interview opportunities.

The hiring process suffers from a lack of formal training. As Anna Papalia discovered while working in a large corporate HR department and, later, as a recruiter, hiring managers tend to rely on their personal inclinations and improvised techniques for identifying suitable job candidates; this can lead to biased decision-making. The absence of standardized interviewing methods perpetuates workplace homogeneity. A lack of diversity, in turn, undermines organizational performance.  

Job seekers often find themselves in a similar bind — unsure how to perform their best during interviews. Job seekers who lack the self-awareness to honestly reflect on their strengths and personality type seldom maximize their interview possibilities.

Developing the self-awareness to align your intentions with your actions fuels more genuine interactions and better decision-making. For example, job seekers who understand their strengths and weaknesses can present themselves more authentically, which...

About the Author

Anna Papalia is the CEO of Interviewology, a keynote speaker, and a career influencer with over 2.5 million followers across social media platforms. A former director of talent acquisition turned career coach, Papalia has advised more than 10,000 clients. She was nominated for HR Person of the Year in 2020 and is a highly sought-after thought leader on all things interviewing.

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