Interviewers commonly evaluate candidates based on personal style, personality, experience, gut reaction, and prejudice. Some hiring managers like candidates who dress well, show up on time, and are articulate. Others dislike candidates who smell like smoke, speak with an accent, or are overweight. Acknowledge how you've previously evaluated job seekers by writing down three things that turn you on and off about an interviewee. Beware the candidate who slides through interviews like a Ski-doo.
Past performance is the only indicator of future performance.
If a candidate can do the work, has high energy, and can manage, motivate, and persuade others, they'll likely be a great hire. Give me a quick overview of your current position and the impact you've made. Adler predicts most people will give you the wrong answer out of nervousness. So he follows that question with three others. Tell me about your prior position and the past impact that you made there.