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Umair Hafeez
Front End Architect | Tech Lead | Full Stack Web Developer | MCP
We talk a lot about how one should prepare and then appear in interviews. But no one talks about what is expected from the interviewer to improve the overall interview experience. Let's turn the tables today! What should the interviewer do to make th...
Phillip Ninan
Senior Software Engineer
Great read Umair!
I have to admit, I don't think I have always done a great job introducing myself when interviewing candidates.
"Hey I'm Phil, why don't we get started by you giving me a little background about yourself?"
I will remember this going forward! It will probably make them feel more comfortable.
Thank you for the kind words, my friend!
And yes, an intro about the interviewer and what they do is always an easy start 🙂
Gheshn
Product Manager
Empathy go a long way towards making your interviewee relaxed and able to articulate their response. Great article👌
Very true! Empathy goes a long way in any domain of life.
Thank you so much 🙏
Oliver Jumpertz
Educated Software Engineer
Love this article, Umair, awesome work! ❤
Thank you so much for the appreciation brother 🙏
Phillip Ninan
Senior Software Engineer
Great read Umair!
I have to admit, I don't think I have always done a great job introducing myself when interviewing candidates.
"Hey I'm Phil, why don't we get started by you giving me a little background about yourself?"
I will remember this going forward! It will probably make them feel more comfortable.