A CEO had a unique style of hiring his top employee. He would do his final interview at an upscale restaurant. And one, he was very well known. Before the entree, he excused himself to make or take a phone call. When the waiter served drinks, he "accidentally" spills a drink directly on the job applicant. Oh no, the suit was now wet and stained, and he is reacting to this OOPS. The CEO was watching how they responded to this situation.
Was this person, being interviewed, gracious enough to the server who apologized profusely, offered to pay for cleaning, etc.?
Or did they lose it and berate the waiter because this was such an important meeting?
This reaction played a big part in whether he secured the new position or not.
Using this technique, the CEO could tell if he wanted this person to represent his company by reacting to this adverse situation.
Are you interviewing, or are you being interviewed?
Do you know people who would easily pass this unusual interview? Do you know others who would blow it on the spot?
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