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Apr 17Liked by Polina Pompliano

this is a goldmine - thanks for writing in such detail with inspiring examples 🙏🏼

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Apr 17Liked by Polina Pompliano

Wow. This is really phenomenal writing. Huge topic, tons of research-- all synthesized into helpful, compulsively readable, actionable insights. Well done.

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thank you so much, Amy! So glad you liked it!

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Apr 18Liked by Polina Pompliano

Loved this piece - great writing!

Thank you for sharing.

Immutable truth: to get better at something, learn from those that are better than you.

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So true!

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Wonderful insight and takeaways! I'm beginning to conduct interviews for a podcast and while I feel confident I'm able to build rapport, these tips you've gathered are a goldmine! ❤️ I love starting off with an unexpected question, and mirroring their statements to turn into questions... simple tactics that can change the entire interview. Love it! Thank you!

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Apr 17Liked by Polina Pompliano

As a former executive recruiter, after 30 years of interviewing I learned a great deal. Very good article Polina! I always enjoy reading your work.

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Apr 17Liked by Polina Pompliano

Great write-up, Polina. My big takeaway is the bit about "the best way to become a better interviewer is to interview." It's one thing to read about these techniques, but they're meaningless without action.

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A really great one. As a Podcast Host I can relate to many of those. Great tips I will keep in mind even more!

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So happy it resonated, Chris!

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This was amazing. So much great insight!

Also: I literally started reading prepared to comment, “But what about Sean Evans!?” So glad you included him… definitely a modern legend of the interviewing game.

Thank you for sharing!

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Thank you so much, Jonathan! I'm glad you liked it! I had a blast putting it together, and I went down a deep rabbit hole watching "Hot Ones"

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I’ve done the same thing: Come for the funny gimmick, stay for the deeply researched and genuinely curious questions!

Thanks, again!

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Loved this! Interviewing is an art form. I’ve only interviewed “experts” for articles and work etc, and I often only realise the gaps AFTER the inter. It’s left me in awe of people who do it so well/Oprah (she’s the goat to me). Thanks for writing this, it was so great.

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So so happy you liked it Isabel!!

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Apr 25Liked by Polina Pompliano

Thank you for sharing this insightful guide. Thank you, Polina. Always love reading your articles!

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Thank you so much, Shafa!!! So glad you liked it

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Apr 23Liked by Polina Pompliano

Wow - fantastic article. Thank you for sharing all that you've learned! Saving this one for sure :)

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So glad you found value in it, Krista!

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The art of asking good questions, truly a luxury, all the things mentioned are definitely what keep me locked in when I am observing a podcast or interview. Great work!

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Apr 20Liked by Polina Pompliano

This is truly amazing. I’m so glad you decided to share all that research.

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Apr 19Liked by Polina Pompliano

Anyone, not just interviewers, would benefit from something like this. Wonderfully distilled research, here.

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Apr 19Liked by Polina Pompliano

This is distinct excellent post & guide. It was a pleasure to read. Thank you!

I am a corporate talent acquisition recruiter and a master talent assessor. Your selected techniques are on point and well done. Please do more learning guides. Well done and thank you for sharing with us!

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Apr 19Liked by Polina Pompliano

Just to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed this article, I wasn't planning to read it right away but got in the flow and even got lost in it. Thank you!

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I am so happy to hear this!! Thank you for reading it, Ronaldo!

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