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Ever gone on a job interview and the person interviewing you politely interrupted you on one or more occasions? Many companies would consider that quite rude. The top companies consider that an interviewing "best practice". It's actually called "real-time redirecting", and 99% of interviewers don't do it because they feel awkward and/or think they'll come off as rude. As a candidate, you shouldn't be surprised if the interviewer begins by greeting you, engaging in some small talk, and then saying something like this: "Because we only have 30/45/60 minutes for this interview, there may be times where I politely jump in and redirect you if I'm looking for different information, more clarification, etc." Interviewers - with limited time, you can NOT let answers take you down a rabbit hole while you sit there listening.  Maximize the time and use "real-time redirecting" principles to get the most out of the interview. Trust me, it will feel a bit awkward at first.  But set expectations by informing the candidate at the beginning, and it will lead to more productive and fruitful conversations. Again...we're not talking about being a jerk.  We're talking about maximizing that interview window to its fullest...which you owe to your company and the candidate.

Odd.... I find I often change the direction of the interview (politely listening and answering while sharing a few applicable and indirectly applicable life experiences and let the info I offer create the need for more.

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Daniel Christow

Software Development Engineer (Automated Reasoning Group) at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

7y

Set expectations - that is definitely the most important part.

Ashok Rajagopalan

Deputy Manager -Purchasing at Ford Motor Company ~ INTERIORS SEATING SYSTEMS - North America Startegic Sourcing ~Vendor Development & Deployment ~LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt ~Program Management~Team Leader

7y

U r right Steve in my experience it happen and I answered all in my short time but even though I did good they didn't sslext due to some intenal stupid politics by people but anyway by reading your happy I would like to move forward to make owe that job for me to take up that company moving forward

Stephen Legere

Sr Project Manager, Sr Release Manager, LSSBB. Successful cross-functional project team leadership, identifying and implementing process improvements, and creating lean processes in highly technical environments.

7y

Great advice. Done politely and with a preface this allows the interviewer to maximize their analysis of each candidate.

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Patty F.

Marketing and Recruiting Specialist, ASD Para Substitute. Red Cross Disaster Team Member and CERT certified. semi-Retired.

7y

Needed to redirect today. It is often tge best way to drive the interview.

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Kenneth Lang

Empathetic Job Search Mentor and Cheerleader * LinkedIn® Introvert No More * Beware of fake jobs and offers! * Named Top 10 LinkedIn® Job Search Expert to Follow by Jobscan * Also supports fellow Solopreneurs

7y

Most hiring managers don't know how to interview in the first place so I'm not sure this tactic makes sense. There are times that conversations may go off topic but I'd rather see a fluid discussion take place as opposed to forcing a "principle" on the job seeker

Sameera (Sam) Azhar

Non-Arabic Speaking Marketing Specialist | Content Manager

7y

Great info for jobseekers too. Will be prepared the next time I walk-in to an interview.

Still think it is rude to not allow the interviewee to finish their answer.

Dr. Elham Hosseini Nejad

| Polymer Chemist | Technical Service/Application Development Manager | Relationship Builder | Adventure lover |

7y

I have had that ans found it very useful. I truly appreciate the given opportunity, although i didn't get the role, but i learned a lot during my interview journey and met amazing people. 🙂

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