Probably against company policy, the janitor invited Benz into the interviewer's office and pointed out several meticulously detailed models of old ships mounted on a high shelf. The interviewer was clearly an avid collector. Later that night, Benz read up on old ships at the library. The affinity was instant. Benz got the job.
People like to be listened to more than they like to listen.
Show your likability by summarizing, rephrasing, and playing back what interviewers say instead of concentrating just on what you have to say. Don't drip honey by overdoing compliments or small talk. Take cues from interviewer's office mementos just long enough to break the ice. Most interviewers will cloy at such transparent, saccharin plays for empty approval. Show that you think as you talk.