The Incompetent Interviewer

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The world doesn’t pay for what you know, but for………. - By Dan Miller

If you've been job hunting lately, chances are strong you've run into an incompetent interviewer. My experience is that many people responsible for interviewing see it as a necessary evil. It's not what they want to do so it's something to get over quickly so they can go back to what it is they do well. Don't assume you will be meeting with a polished interviewer.

You can help take charge of making the interview enjoyable and productive. See the interview as a conversation; it's not an inquisition or interrogation. Keep in mind the Latin root for the word "interview" means "to see about each other." You need to be able to move the conversation along by asking appropriate questions or making appropriate comments. You are not there just to answer questions. And you can help lead the interview in a positive direction.

People who ask questions appear brighter, more interested, and more knowledgeable. Here are just a few you may want to have ready:

What would be a typical day's assignments?
Where are the opportunities for greatest growth within the company?
What criteria are used to evaluate and promote employees here?
Who will be this company's major competitors over the next five years?
Is this a new position or would I be replacing someone?
What qualities are you looking for in the right person for this position?
How do you see me complementing the existing group?
What do you enjoy about working for this company?

Be prepared when asked if you have any questions. It's a great opportunity to set yourself apart from the other candidates. If you don't, the interviewer will think you are disinterested or unintelligent. Surely there was something that was not explained thoroughly. Equally as important, you must evaluate the company and the position to decide if there is a proper fit for you.

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Dan Miller, President of 48 Days LLC, specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. He believes that meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions. Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources, and achieve balanced living. He believes that a clear sense of direction can help us become all that God designed us to be.

Dan is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love and No More Mondays. He writes regularly for many popular magazines and web portals, including CBN.com, Crosswalk.com, In Touch, AARP and Success magazines and the Zig Ziglar newsletter. He has been a guest on CBS' 'The Early Show,' MSNBC's 'Hardball with Chris Mathews,' 700 Club's Living the Life and Fox Business News with Dave Ramsey Show...to hit some highlights. He hosts a weekly podcast that is consistently ranked #1 under Careers on iTunes. Dan is also a frequent speaker and guest on popular radio programs like Moody Broadcasting, Crown Financial, Janet Parshall’s America, American Family Radio, and Prime Time Chicago.

Committed to personal priorities, Dan and wife Joanne have been happily married for over 41 years. Each of their three grown children works in the family business in some capacity, and they enjoy spending time with their 6 grandchildren.
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