interview: a learning conversation
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Jane Prusakova
Software developer and architect
Consultant
Behavioral science geek
Improving Enterprises
@jprusakova
• You guessed well and said just what the interviewer wanted to hear
• You get a desk, a chair, and work to do
What does success look like?
OR
•Met people you like who value your unique talent
• Gained an understanding of companies and opportunities
• Prepared for a choice to make about your future
Successful InterviewOR
Learning conversation
About you
• Be real
• Be interesting
• Be positive
About the opportunity
• Go beyond buzzwords
• Ask direct questions
• Be professional
Expect
• Judge and be judged
• Learn about the industry, the company, and people you meet
• Discover your value
• What you can offer
• What you need
Two sides to the story
You
• Present yourself in the best light
• Learn about the opportunity
• Learn about the company
The company
• Learn about you
• Present the opportunity
• Present the company
Ideal candidate
• Skills, character traits• Experience, background• Presence, appearance
In what ways do you fit this description?Do you want to be that person?
Interview
• Learn what is possible
• Build relationships
• Prepare to make decisions
• Be open to surprises