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“When I interview someone, I want to find out about their life, get a sense of their personality, their passion. Maybe I'm hiring for a certain job, but even if your job is marketing, I'm going to ask you for your opinion on other things - taste this, what do you think of this bottle?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business podcast with Rande Gerber, 2019
Hiring should explore a person’s life, personality, and passions, not just job skills.
In simple terms: Look beyond résumé to understand the whole person.
Key Takeaway
Ask broad, personal questions in interviews.
Themes
recruitment
personality
passion
culture
Mood
inquisitive
practical
Type
strategic
human‑centric
When to use this quote
- interview techniques
- team building
- leadership
Key Concepts
holistic hiring
personal insight
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance depth with efficiency?
- What personal traits predict job success?
A Different Perspective
May be time‑consuming and intrusive.
