Kinds of Interviews
The Seven Kinds of Interviews
This page was written specifically to clarify the transitionee's understanding of the real interview setting in 2009. I know that no company would ever indulge in such behavior, but... You need to to be aware of the realities of the business environment and adapt to those realities.
There are really seven kinds of interviews. Four are alluded to here. All seven are discussed in our PMSP© book.
1. Actual interview, looking for a real position to fill
2. "Market Survey" Fact finding meeting, not looking for candidate but background info on the market, esp, when about to enter a new market or vertical
3. “Apple Pie” (You serve as a filler for the real candidate) Recruiter sends in 3-5 candidates, one real candidate and 3 or 4 fillers.
4. “Brain Drain” Seeking names and contacts, the interviewer is looking for potential new clients from the interviewee.
For more thorough discussion of Interviews see Personal Marketing Strategy Program for Transition Candidates© book.
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