Interviews can undoubtedly be daunting and intimidating, but they also present a thrilling sense of potential and promise. After all, one interview can change the course of your life. So, how do you bring your best self to an interview, regardless of which side of the table you find yourself on? Joining us today to share her keen insights on all things interviewing is Anna Papalia, CEO of Interviewology, and author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing. Anna has a deep and abiding passion for the interviewing process, and has spent the better part of her career studying, researching, and teaching the key tenets of interviewing. She has consulted with multiple Fortune 100 companies, coached over 10,000 clients on how to master interviews, and taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Anna is also a career influencer; with over 1.5 million followers on social media, she is using her platform to educate, inspire, and transform the lives of job seekers and hiring managers one post at a time. We use today’s conversation with Anna to delve into the science of her Interviewology method, why conventional interviewing advice doesn’t work, and how deeper self-awareness can transform your approach to interviews. Learn about the four key interviewing styles and their variations, the critical do’s and don’ts of interviewing, the top mistakes that almost every hiring manager will make, and why practice is essential for becoming better at interviews. Join us today to hear all of Anna’s remarkable insights on interviewing, and learn how you can show up as your best self, regardless of whether you’re applying for a job or searching for the perfect candidate.   Key Highlights From This Episode: • Anna Papalia’s professional background; how she mastered the art of interviewing. [02:18] • Why self-knowledge is a critical part of transforming how you interview. [11:02] • The core principles of Anna’s thesis on interviewing, Interviewology. [13:09] • An overview of the four interviewing styles and their variations. [22:03] • Why we tend to hire people who are similar to us, the downsides of this, and why diversity is essential for creativity and innovation. [28:23] • The role of self-knowledge and self-mastery in your journey of transformation. [31:42] • Key Do’s and Don’ts for job seekers and hiring managers. [36:13] • The one thing not to say in response to the question, “Why do you want to work here”. [39:31] • A round of questions from Anna that uncovered Kathy’s interviewing style. [43:05] • Anna’s parting message: why the real power comes from owning how you are. [45:16]   For More Information: Anna Papalia on LinkedIn Anna Papalia on Instagram Anna Papalia on Facebook Anna Papalia on YouTube Anna Papalia on TikTok Anna Papalia on X Interviewology   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Check out Anna’s book Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing   ——————— Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level FAST? Early bird enrollment for my 8-week LIVE coaching course “THE MOST POWERFUL YOU” is open now — Register before March 22nd to save $300 and get 7 truly terrific bonuses!   The course is the companion to my top-selling book, The Most Powerful You, which teaches you all about what I’ve observed from working with thousands of professional women around the world are the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that negatively impact 98% of women today, keeping them from building the successful, rewarding careers that long for and that they can thrive in. Sure, we can be successful on the outside and make some great money, but Kathy teaches you more in this course, offering empowering strategies to become the true author of your life, take the reins, and take control with more confidence, self-esteem, presence, impact, communication, strength, and the authority you ne