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It's human nature for the brain to engage in a fight or flight reaction when you feel a pair of not-so-friendly eyes on you, yet the worst possible thing you could do in a serious media interview is show the world that you'd rather be running for cover than answering the questions being hurled your way. How do you overcome this instinctual reaction and ensure your most important messages are being communicated clearly, effectively, and with a sense of confidence? For media interview success, preparation is key. https://bit.ly/4agWF7R

It's human nature for the brain to engage in a fight or flight reaction when you feel a pair of not-so-friendly eyes on you, yet the worst possible thing you could do in a serious media interview is show the world that you'd rather be running for cover than answering the questions being hurled your way. How do you overcome this instinctual reaction and ensure your most important messages are being communicated clearly, effectively, and with a sense of confidence? For media interview success, preparation is key. https://bit.ly/4agWF7R

If you’re going to ask leading questions in interviews, just throw away the entire project right now 🗑️ Because the findings you’ll get from it will be trash—useless at best, misleading at worst. And to be fair, it’s not easy! Teasing out more information without leading your interview subject is a very narrow tightrope to walk. Here’s a few techniques I learned in my years as a police detective, dealing with some of the most difficult people you can imagine: 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Get more information without making the interviewee defensive. "Can you help me understand why you prefer this product over others?" 𝗦𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Establish a clear timeline of events. "Can you walk me through the steps you took when using our product?" 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Get deeper into specific aspects of the interviewee's initial responses. "What specific features do you find most useful?” What are your favorite types of interview questions? ===== 👋 I'm Ari... a criminal investigator turned customer investigator 🤝 I help Product and Marketing teams 10x the value of their research ✉️ DM me to see how we can work together

Doing some research for an upcoming interview. I need at least 10 people to answer these 2 questions: 1) If you could ask an addict any question what would you ask? 2)What is your definition of an addict(not google's definition but your own personal definition) or what characteristics make up an addict in your own words? If I could get 10 or more people to answer this it would help me out a lot and with almost 3000 friends on here it shouldn't take much and should be rather easy to do. It'll take very little time. So help a bro out lol The more answers the better.

"How many marbles are in this jar?" Have we officially done away with the brain teaser interview questions? I think it shows more about the interviewer than the interviewee. I get the idea of seeing how someone solves problems, but all this really does is put the candidate in an anxiety state and force them to do something that's completely outside of the job description. ...unless you're interviewing for a professional marble counting job 😁 A much better prompt to replace this one: "Tell me about an obstacle you encountered in your life (outside of work) and how you overcame it" Let them walk you through something personal to them and their character. Don't take advantage of the power dynamic in an interview and force them to think under pressure.

I found some great examples of how NOT to answer interview questions, in the February 2024 Reader's Digest! Here's the first one: Q - What do you know about us? A - Not much. Why don't you fill me in. 😂 Can anyone tell me what's wrong with this? 😂 Or, if you have a funny story about an interview fail, please share! #careeradvice #careercoaching #compassionatecoaching 

The best way to start any kind of interview conversation, no matter what side of the table you're on, is to say a version of: "I've really been looking forward to this conversation, thanks for agreeing to meet with me. I've obviously been aware of who you are for some time, but as I looked more into what you're building here, this is what really stands out to me:" And you list 3 examples that show you cared enough to look into it and there's some connection to what and who you are. Bonus points if you can identify a specific way this person or organization has been a market disruptor.

I found some great examples of how NOT to answer interview questions, in the February 2024 Reader's Digest Association! Here's today's: Q - Describe yourself in 3 words. A - Tall, dark, and handsome. 😂 If you have a funny story about an interview fail, please share! Those of us at Carpenter Smith Consulting, llc aren't sure if these are real, but we ARE getting quite a laugh from them! #careeradvice #careercoaching #interviewtips

Absolutely not a fan of conducting an interview(s) of a suspect(s), a victim(s), or a witness(es) alongside of a second interviewer. Building rapport and developing trust requires patience, and true empathy. It should be palpable. In my experience, adding a second interviewer tends to put the interviewee in a position of being outnumbered and overwhelmed. If you’re prepared and confident, a second interviewer is unnecessary and may only disrupt your flow and ability to connect in a real way. It’s important to understand that the goal is to obtain the truth, not a confession.

I recently had a woman who I was interviewing who had experienced a powerful transformation in her life after a difficult decision to 10x her giving to her church. At the end of the interview, when I reflected back her transformation to her, she started crying (the kind of crying when you realize the power of what you've been through and what's come out of it). I then had her repeat back her transformation to me in less than 20 seconds. This is a very powerful technique that I've learned to use in interviews, and it often results in really compelling, short, but energy-packed soundbytes. However, I always prime the person who I'm interviewing at the beginning that I may do it. Why? Because it creates safety and trust. People's stories are very close to them, and by giving them agency and forewarning that you might direct them a little bit during an interview, it makes them feel more in control of their story. The results are twofold - one, they feel safer and more relaxed in the process of it happening; two, they often give you much better soundbytes. If you're doing any sort of interviewing, do some framing with your interviewees! You'll create a safer container, ask better questions, and get better answers as a result. I recently put together my framing questions and emails into a short document. Password is "artoftheinterview" - Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/g2ryvAey