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My Generosity Experiment
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Category Archives: Hiring
When I interview
Just one thing is really going through my mind: Am I energized by this conversation? What’s energizing will differ depending on the role – its content, seniority, what skills and disposition it requires. But at the end of the day, … Continue reading
What sets you apart
Not smarts or capacity or competence. Not pedigree. Not even accomplishments if they didn’t require putting yourself on the line. Relentless passion? Courage? Going out on a limb? Refusal to give up? Yeah, now we’re getting somewhere. It’s virtually impossible … Continue reading
Who are you looking for?
What do your job postings look like? Do they look anything like this one placed in a British newspaper by Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, looking to hire crew for his Nimrod expedition to reach the South Pole (he never succeeded): … Continue reading
Gumption and conviction
Some interview questions to get at the important stuff: “What grounds you?” “What are you best at?” “Tell me about at time you changed someone’s mind.” “At your core, what makes you tick?” “What does generosity mean to you?” Degrees … Continue reading
