Monthly Archives: January 2010

Authenticity Works for Interviews

Posted on January 27, 2010 by johanna

I read a lot about speakers practicing authenticity. (Huh?) All the suggestions seem reasonable, yet contrived to me: act interested in your audience, use your current location in your speech, remember to thank people at the end of your speech. … Continue reading →

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Good Interviews Are Conversations

Posted on January 7, 2010 by johanna

I was reading, Nervous about an interview? Try this! and thought, hmm, I’ve said something like that before, haven’t I? I have, but in slides (for my Hiring for an Agile Team tutorial and workshop and in my other workshops) … Continue reading →

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Interviews Work Both Ways

Posted on January 3, 2010 by johanna

I’ve been talking with a colleague who is looking for a job. He’s comparing two senior engineering jobs. At one interview, it was clear that the manager makes all the technical decisions. No, the manager doesn’t code anymore; he makes … Continue reading →

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