Here's a great look at some interview perspectives directly from CEO's. Thanks to Bonnie Low-Kramen for finding this one.
For most positions, it’s unlikely that you’ll actually be interviewing with the CEO or president of a company. But, in case you ever do have a one-on-one with the big boss—or are meeting with someone who strives to interview the same way—why not be prepared?Here are five real interview questions from chief executives pulled from the New York Times’ Corner Office interviews—plus some tips on how to best answer them.
1. The Elevator Pitch
Brian Chesky, CEO of AirbnbI also ask people to summarize their life in three minutes. I’m trying to figure out the formative decisions and experiences that influenced who you are as a person. Once I figure that out, I’m trying to understand the two or three most remarkable things you’ve ever done in your life.This variation of the standard “Tell me about yourself” emphasizes life accomplishments. So, even though you’re asked to summarize, what you’re really doing is picking out a few relevant or meaningful experiences to highlight in a structured manner that brings it all back to why you’re interested in this particular position and company…
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