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Anna Papalia
The New Science of Interviewing
19 mins
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Interviewology by Anna Papalia demystifies the interview process, offering practical advice and techniques to enhance one’s interviewing skills. It guides readers on how to present themselves effectively and succeed in job interviews.
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Breaking the mold
After nearly a decade in corporate recruiting, the author found herself at a career crossroads. Drawing on her extensive experience on both sides of the interview table, she embarked on a new journey as a career coach. Her first major client was Temple University, where she was tasked with redesigning their professional development program and teaching interview skills. As she dove into this new role, she quickly realized there was no comprehensive guide on how to interview effectively. So she set out to create one.
For the next five years, she immersed herself in the world of interview preparation, working with thousands of students and private clients. She conducted resumé reviews, ran mock interviews, and coached hiring managers, gaining invaluable insights into the interview process from every angle.
Yet, despite her best efforts, some clients continued to struggle. No matter how much guidance she provided, these clients couldn’t seem to improve. This puzzle nagged at her, pushing her to dig deeper into the underlying causes of interview success and failure.
The breakthrough came from an unexpected source: a conversation with her aunt about teaching styles. It planted the germs of an idea that changed her approach to interview preparation forever. What if the reason some clients weren't improving was that they were trying to force themselves into an interview mold that didn't fit their natural tendencies? What if, like learning styles, there were distinct interview styles?
Inspired by this insight, she set out to develop an assessment tool. After months of research and testing, she had created an assessment tool which identified four distinct interview styles: the Charmer, Challenger, Examiner, and Harmonizer.
The impact was immediate. Students and hiring managers alike found the resulting "Interviewology Profiles" revelatory, offering insights into their natural tendencies and areas for improvement. Students reported feeling more confident and authentic in their interviews, while hiring managers gained a new perspective on candidates.
By recognizing and working with individual differences, this approach offers a more nuanced and effective path to interview success. In a world where the right job can be life-changing, this new science of interviewing has the potential to help countless individuals put their best foot forward when it matters most.
So, let’s look at each interview style in turn.
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What is Interviewology about?
Interviewology (2024) introduces a groundbreaking approach to mastering job interviews. Offering four practical strategies to interviews based on personality type, it presents expert-validated methods that help both interviewers and interviewees perform better. By guiding readers through their own unique type and strategies, it emphasizes building confidence, effectively communicating strengths, and navigating social dynamics to increase the chances of acing an interview.
Who should read Interviewology?
- Job seekers looking to improve their interview performance
- Recent graduates entering the job market for the first time
- HR professionals aiming to enhance their hiring processes
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