CHAPTER 3

Do We Like This Candidate? Will He or She Fit In?

It’s a well-known fact that no two people are exactly the same; even twins, triplets, and other multiple birth siblings have differences. So, what makes you different from all the other candidates who are being interviewed? What do you have that makes you unique? What skills will break through any resistance to hire you as the right person for the job?

By thinking beyond the usual qualifications you have in the form of education and experience (knowledge-based skills), we will look at the other skills, traits, and abilities you have that will make you stand out from the others. The combination of all these skills makes you unique. You may have been taking some of these skills for granted, ...

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