Read people.
You don't have to like them.
But do one BIG thing:
You have to know them.
Do NOT let other people play you to be a fool.
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You don't have to like them.
But do one BIG thing:
You have to know them.
Do NOT let other people play you to be a fool.
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Objective Analysis
To read people effectively, you must separate your personal opinions and biases.
This isn't easy because they are so ingrained in us.
Avoid this by including at least one other person during the interview process.
After the interview, compare notes.
To read people effectively, you must separate your personal opinions and biases.
This isn't easy because they are so ingrained in us.
Avoid this by including at least one other person during the interview process.
After the interview, compare notes.
Personal Investment
It's said, "don't judge a book by its cover."
You can miss me with all that.
Because we are talking about an innate behavior that serves us well in the real world.
It's said, "don't judge a book by its cover."
You can miss me with all that.
Because we are talking about an innate behavior that serves us well in the real world.
A lot can be learned from a person's
Wardrobe
Grooming habits
General presentations.
It is the first thing I account for when interviewing.
It shows me how invested they are in obtaining the job.
Of course, this is not the end all be all, or this would be a short thread.
Wardrobe
Grooming habits
General presentations.
It is the first thing I account for when interviewing.
It shows me how invested they are in obtaining the job.
Of course, this is not the end all be all, or this would be a short thread.
Body Language
Next, consider how one carries themselves when entering a room.
Are they upright when
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Or are they
Curved
Slouching
Dragging their feet
One displays a level of confidence, and the latter displays insecurity.
Who would you choose?
Next, consider how one carries themselves when entering a room.
Are they upright when
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Or are they
Curved
Slouching
Dragging their feet
One displays a level of confidence, and the latter displays insecurity.
Who would you choose?
Body language cont...
Also, account for the direction your body is facing.
Are they
Facing you
Leaning forward
Making eye contact?
This displays the person is attentive and interested.
I will quickly end the interview if you can't get this right.
Also, account for the direction your body is facing.
Are they
Facing you
Leaning forward
Making eye contact?
This displays the person is attentive and interested.
I will quickly end the interview if you can't get this right.
Probing Questions
After a quick body language read, I begin to establish the applicant's baseline.
Do this with small talk and simple questions about topics such as
Hobbies
Old jobs
Birthdate
Education
Followed by a more challenging and uncomfortable one.
After a quick body language read, I begin to establish the applicant's baseline.
Do this with small talk and simple questions about topics such as
Hobbies
Old jobs
Birthdate
Education
Followed by a more challenging and uncomfortable one.
Ex.
Simple: Where did you work last?
Difficult: Why did you get fired?
While they answer, pay attention to their
Posture
Hand gestures
Facial Expressions
This will be vital information as the interview develops.
Simple: Where did you work last?
Difficult: Why did you get fired?
While they answer, pay attention to their
Posture
Hand gestures
Facial Expressions
This will be vital information as the interview develops.
Active vs. passive phrases.
Once you're in the thick of the interview, start using open-ended questions.
This allows the applicant to open up and talk more.
During this, focus on the language they use.
Once you're in the thick of the interview, start using open-ended questions.
This allows the applicant to open up and talk more.
During this, focus on the language they use.
If they speak actively, this tends to associate well with a sense of self-control and confidence.
While passive language typically displays nervousness and uncertainty.
Pay close attention!
While passive language typically displays nervousness and uncertainty.
Pay close attention!
Instincts
Lastly, trust your instincts.
I have walked away from interviews where the applicant checks off all the boxes.
While my stomach and heart are uneasy about the individual.
I've been burned plenty of times when I ignore it.
Lastly, trust your instincts.
I have walked away from interviews where the applicant checks off all the boxes.
While my stomach and heart are uneasy about the individual.
I've been burned plenty of times when I ignore it.
This, of course, should not be the deciding factor, but it is still a variable to account for.
If you do hire that applicant, keep a close eye on them during their probation.
Because if you don't, and your instincts are right, it gets a lot tougher to let them go!
If you do hire that applicant, keep a close eye on them during their probation.
Because if you don't, and your instincts are right, it gets a lot tougher to let them go!
Final thoughts
Reading people is not easy.
However, it is a necessary skill that one must hone when meeting new people.
Begin using these 7 easy tips, and you will read people like a pro in no time.
Reading people is not easy.
However, it is a necessary skill that one must hone when meeting new people.
Begin using these 7 easy tips, and you will read people like a pro in no time.
Summary
1. Objective Analysis
2. Personal Investment
3. Body Language
4. Body Language cont.
5. Probing questions
6. Active vs. Passive phrases
7. Instincts
1. Objective Analysis
2. Personal Investment
3. Body Language
4. Body Language cont.
5. Probing questions
6. Active vs. Passive phrases
7. Instincts
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