CHAPTER 7 The present and future of interviewing

DOI: 10.4324/9781003171089-7

The present of interviewing

In the previous chapters, we followed Rachel and Kareem (as well as other candidates like Sofia and Anthony) in their journeys to secure an engineering job and their interactions with interviewers like Sonia, David, Alice, Louis, and Jennifer. Although some portions of their rides were bumpy and others were more enjoyable, for job applicants and interviewers Rachel’s and Kareem’s experiences highlighted both “best practices” and errors to avoid. As such, this final chapter summarizes some key recommendations for both candidates and interviewers as well as illustrates how organizations can position the interview as a valuable ...

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