How to Win Any Interviewer Over

Updated 6/19/2020

Everyone talks about what interviewers want to hear, but the truth is, it's not always the same for each person. Be prepared for anything with this visual guide to the most common interviewer types and how to win them over.

There are some things that'll impress any interviewer: The ability to talk about your accomplishments with ease. Insightful questions about the company. A great answer to "So, tell me about yourself."

But the truth is, all interviewers are a little different, and what strikes a chord with the number-crunching data gal might be different than what the big-picture startup guy wants to hear.

So, before your next interview, check out these common personality types and see how to win every one of them over. You'll be prepared no matter who's on the other side of that table.

Home page photo of woman interviewing courtesy of Shutterstock. Infographic courtesy of Interview Success Formula via visual.ly.

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