
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS HIRE THE BEST PEOPLE
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Q: Looking back now, is there anything you
could have done to improve your
relationship with that supervisor?
Green light
Of course there was (unless the candidate is too dense
to grab the lifesaver you’ve just flung overboard). His
subsequent work experience has shown him how to
better accept criticism. Now that he has a better understand-
ing of the pressures supervisors are under, he can more suc-
cessfully anticipate their needs. The successful candidate should
grab this opportunity to demonstrate his or her experience,
perceptiveness, and maturity.
Red light
“Nah, not with that dumb so-and-so. He rev-