Real-Time Feedback: My Closing Move in Every Interview
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- The author criticizes typical one-directional interview questions that lack feedback.
- The author's favorite interview practice is giving direct, honest feedback at the end, turning the interview two-way.
- Feedback should be specific, about capabilities not personality, allowing candidates to correct misunderstandings.
- Candidate responses vary: gratitude, corrections that alleviate concerns, failed corrections that confirm doubts, acceptance, and rare negative reactions.
- Giving feedback improves hiring decisions by surfacing hidden strengths or weaknesses and demonstrates company transparency.
- The approach works best for technology roles but the core principle of openness applies broadly.