How To Be A Positive Interviewer - Part 2
An episode of the Manager Tools podcast, hosted by mauzenne, titled "How To Be A Positive Interviewer - Part 2" was published on February 9, 2026.
February 9, 2026 · Manager Tools
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Summary
Too many managers make the mistake of thinking they have to be a "tough" interviewer. They think that interviewing is adversarial. They think they need to apply pressure to see how candidates react. But in fact, positive interviewing is much more effective, both in terms of outcomes and in terms of offer acceptance rates.
Episode Description
Too many managers make the mistake of thinking they have to be a "tough" interviewer. They think that interviewing is adversarial. They think they need to apply pressure to see how candidates react. But in fact, positive interviewing is much more effective, both in terms of outcomes and in terms of offer acceptance rates.
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