Visual Approach to Interviewing
Since I’m a independent contractor interviewing for new gigs happens quite often. As I’ve mentioned before I’m a visual thinker so I prepare for interviews in a way that works for me. During a recent interview one of the interviewers noticed my notes and she asked to see them. Not exactly what I was expecting but hey you have to roll the dice.
What I do
Before most meetings, interviews included I tend to make mindmaps to make the information I need easy to access. One glance and I get a cue as to what is going on and why. For interviews I create 2 separate maps, one map contains the meeting details and the second one is usually just a bunch of questions that I want to ask. I usually put more interview questions than I need and check off the ones I want to ask either before the interview or during the process since sometimes the questions I have get answered during the process. No point in asking the same question twice.
The Interview MindMap
The Questions MindMap
Get the files:
Customize and use freely. I add relevant information as needed to make it work. This map can be modified to accommodate other kinds of meetings as well. Download MindManager from Mindjet or use whatever mindmapping software you prefer.
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