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The Five Interviewer Personality Types
There are
five
basic personality profiles that interviewers
possess.
For consistency’s sake:
1. Laid Back Linda
Approximately 10% of interviewers have this
profile.
Traits include apathy, negativity, cynical attitude,
distracted, and sometime pre-occupied with their
own challenges. By all means, do not get caught
up in their toxicity, but rather focus on getting
them excited about you joining their team.
2. For Certain Cindy
Approximately 10% of interviewers have this
profile.
Traits include having a clear understanding of
what they want from an applicant, a keen
knowledge of skills and abilities needed to fill the
position and an inflexible approach to
compensation and salary negotiation.
“Take it or leave it” could be their motto.
3. Analytical Arnold
Approximately 25% of
interviewers have this profile.
Traits include a focus on
quantifying value, detail,
accuracy, and being concise.
If you cite an accomplishment
on your resume or verbally
communicate an
achievement, document via
statistics or numbers or else.
These folks will catch your
mistakes and hate typos! When
thinking of this
profile, think accountant,
attorney, bean counter,
engineer, banker, etc.
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