One question to ace interviews. from @rich_somers

The speaker explains a powerful interview question called the 'high performer question,' which asks the interviewer to describe what a top performer in the role looks like. He details how this question leverages psychology by making the interviewer talk about their own opinions, gives the candidate the exact 'answer key' for what the company is looking for, and allows the candidate to align their skills and resume with those specific needs to secure a job offer.

Creator: @rich_somers on Instagram

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Video outline

  1. State a critical rule
  2. Reveal the secret tactic
  3. Prove its effectiveness
  4. Explain the strategy

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The Secret Weapon Reveal

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Presenting a single, powerful tactic for a common challenge, then proving its efficacy and explaining the psychological mechanism that makes it work, thereby empowering the viewer with a strategic advantage.

Topics: Career Advice, Sales, Communication, Psychology

Concepts: Playbook, Opportunity Explainer

Formats: Clip

Elements: Split Screen, Jump Cut, Text Overlay, Title Text Hook

Account types: Personal Brand

Transcript excerpt

Whatever you do in an interview, for the love of Good, do not forget to ask the high performer question. It's that simple. It sounds like this. You're gonna interview a lot of people who can probably do this job, Rich. But in your opinion, what does the high performer actually look like? And then you shut up, and you let them tell you exactly what they're looking for. You interview people for your team and your staff. I've been in over 30 corporate interviews because I would do them for practice throughout my career. I've never not gotten an offer. I'm batting a thousand because interviewing is just a game. You gotta play the game. And that question, not only do interviewers love it because everybody's favorite subject is themselves. So you're asking, what do you think? And you ask that question at every level, the hiring manager all the way to the decision maker. What do you think it takes to win here? And then they'll give you what they're looking for. And then you can align your skill sets, your resume, and marry what they're looking for with your strengths. And that happens at different points in the process, but typically, they love that question. They put you through to the s

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