Empathizing With an Employer’s Hiring Concerns Is a Competitive Advantage
I once said to my interviewer, "I won't make a fool of you."
American professor, author, and podcast host Brené Brown once said, "Empathy fuels connection."
Empathizing with someone, especially with their concerns, is how you build strong relationships. Interacting empathically with employers is a competitive advantage since few job seekers do so.
All hiring managers have concerns. The times you weren't hired were …
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