= 101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again **Author: James Reed** [[Image(htdocs:images/books/101-job-interview-questions-youll-never-fear-again.jpg, align=center, nolink)]] == Notes === 3G Mindset {{{#!th **Global** (vantage point) }}} {{{#!th **Good** (bedrock) }}} {{{#!th **Grit** (fuel cell) }}} |- {{{#!td * adaptability * flexibility * relationship building * collaborative focus * openness * innovativeness }}} {{{#!td * honesty * trustworthiness * loyalty * sincerity * fairness * kindness }}} {{{#!td * commitment * accountability * determination * drive * energy }}} |- === Types of Interviewers 1. **Unicorn Hunter**: "The perfect candidate does not exist." [[br]]__Tactic__ - Get them to specify competencies required and show how you meet them 1. **Late-running Runaway Train**: Disorganized, nervous, ill-prepared.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Be effusive & expansive. Talk lots. 1. **Method Man / Woman**: Asks all candidates same questions (competency).[[br]]**Tactics** - Point our your relevant ones - twice. 1. **Napolean**: Show-off, talks, asks few questions.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Offer praise where possible, else silence. 1. **Suitor**: Hires attractive people.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Move on. 1. **B Player**: Likes to hire C players.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Highlight your strengths & achievements. You probably won't get hired. 1. **Dues-payer**: Defines success in terms of their career path; their path only. Doesn't like career-switchers.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Show how your skills are another manifestation of theirs. 1. **RHINO (Really Here in Name Only)**: Not engaged during interview.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Be gracious, put on the best show you can. 1. **Entrepreneur**: Founder & sole owner of the company.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Play up work ethic, loyalty & flexibility. 1. **Poker Player**: A warm & genuine exterior conceals steely interior.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Focus on showing what you can do for them. 1. **Goldilocks** (Note: I didn't understand this one.): Neither too cold, nor too hot.[[br]]__Tactic__ - Pat yourself on the back for bringing out the best in people.