Since
I am unemployed again, I am keen to note the three elements of persuasion;
ethos, pathos and logos, while being interviewed. I want to hear my interviewer tell me why I want a job with their
company. I believe a good interview
should be a two way path. Not just my boasting about the wonderful person I am
and how much good I will bring with me.
All rainbows and sunshine.
I
listen to the sound of my interviewers voice.
Is there passion? Do they
sincerely care about the topic at hand, or is this simply an exercise in
finding a warm body to fill a mundane position and they know full well I will
be gone within the month. Does my
interviewer like their job? Does my
interviewer enjoy working for their own boss?
Does my interviewer care about the corporation they are hiring for? I
listen to the tone and pitch of their speech pattern for sincerity. The ethos
my interviewer demonstrates tells me how fervently I should press for the
position at hand.
Hearing
not only the tone and pitch of my interviewers voice, but the words used to
describe working within their specific organization. Does their pathos demonstrate pride in a well
run company? Does my interviewer have a
personal connection with the company other than a weekly paycheck? Does my
interviewer have the company’s future in mind as they check my resume again for
what I can bring to the table. If my interviewer can display a sense of humor,
it might be a good place to work.
Lastly,
I like to see the logos within the interviewers presentation. I have
been interviewed by adamant interviewers, their company was the only company I
should ever consider working for. Of
course, they were scam artists willing to take advantage of me. Extreme passion
by an interviewer, generally means you are just about to get burned, take two
steps back and run!
Whenever
you are seeking something from another person, you must watch for these three
most important elements of persuasion.
They will assist you throughout your life as you judge the earnestness in
those you might intermingle your life with.
This was a great blog...such an interesting point of view. Not being in the work force for quite some years, it was refreshing. I find when I am speaking with someone, as speaker and listener, I read a lot in their eyes. Are they really listening to you or just kinda.' When someone is really into what I'm saying, I know it, and shouts "value!" In other words, what I have to say is valuable to them and that is so important to me. And visa versa, I try to listen to others. I think I'm a pretty good listener. Nice blog!
ReplyDeleteI know longer have to listen to all their BS now I have retired.
ReplyDeleteI find it amazing that you would view an interview this way, also I find it very enlightened. I never considered reading my interviewer or even thinking that I needed to! I just worked hard to impress and get an offer. At that point, I guess, I looked more carefully into the company. You're very bright!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. ♥
I Like how you turned the tables here--how you are looking for a company that will fit you and not the other way around!! I love it. Great way to tie it with ethos pathos logos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hopping along :) Cheers! Jenn