Wow. This is really phenomenal writing. Huge topic, tons of research-- all synthesized into helpful, compulsively readable, actionable insights. Well done.
Wonderful insight and takeaways! I'm beginning to conduct interviews for a podcast and while I feel confident I'm able to build rapport, these tips you've gathered are a goldmine! ❤️ I love starting off with an unexpected question, and mirroring their statements to turn into questions... simple tactics that can change the entire interview. Love it! Thank you!
Great write-up, Polina. My big takeaway is the bit about "the best way to become a better interviewer is to interview." It's one thing to read about these techniques, but they're meaningless without action.
This is so insightful, Polina! That you for all the research and thought you put into this. I love interviewing people and these are really helpful ideas for improving.
Also: I literally started reading prepared to comment, “But what about Sean Evans!?” So glad you included him… definitely a modern legend of the interviewing game.
Loved this! Interviewing is an art form. I’ve only interviewed “experts” for articles and work etc, and I often only realise the gaps AFTER the inter. It’s left me in awe of people who do it so well/Oprah (she’s the goat to me). Thanks for writing this, it was so great.
The art of asking good questions, truly a luxury, all the things mentioned are definitely what keep me locked in when I am observing a podcast or interview. Great work!
Wow. This is really phenomenal writing. Huge topic, tons of research-- all synthesized into helpful, compulsively readable, actionable insights. Well done.
thank you so much, Amy! So glad you liked it!
this is a goldmine - thanks for writing in such detail with inspiring examples 🙏🏼
Anyone, not just interviewers, would benefit from something like this. Wonderfully distilled research, here.
Loved this piece - great writing!
Thank you for sharing.
Immutable truth: to get better at something, learn from those that are better than you.
So true!
Wonderful insight and takeaways! I'm beginning to conduct interviews for a podcast and while I feel confident I'm able to build rapport, these tips you've gathered are a goldmine! ❤️ I love starting off with an unexpected question, and mirroring their statements to turn into questions... simple tactics that can change the entire interview. Love it! Thank you!
As a former executive recruiter, after 30 years of interviewing I learned a great deal. Very good article Polina! I always enjoy reading your work.
Great write-up, Polina. My big takeaway is the bit about "the best way to become a better interviewer is to interview." It's one thing to read about these techniques, but they're meaningless without action.
This was so encouraging to read! Thanks for putting it together.
This is so insightful, Polina! That you for all the research and thought you put into this. I love interviewing people and these are really helpful ideas for improving.
A really great one. As a Podcast Host I can relate to many of those. Great tips I will keep in mind even more!
So happy it resonated, Chris!
This was amazing. So much great insight!
Also: I literally started reading prepared to comment, “But what about Sean Evans!?” So glad you included him… definitely a modern legend of the interviewing game.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much, Jonathan! I'm glad you liked it! I had a blast putting it together, and I went down a deep rabbit hole watching "Hot Ones"
I’ve done the same thing: Come for the funny gimmick, stay for the deeply researched and genuinely curious questions!
Thanks, again!
Loved this! Interviewing is an art form. I’ve only interviewed “experts” for articles and work etc, and I often only realise the gaps AFTER the inter. It’s left me in awe of people who do it so well/Oprah (she’s the goat to me). Thanks for writing this, it was so great.
So so happy you liked it Isabel!!
Thank you for sharing this insightful guide. Thank you, Polina. Always love reading your articles!
Thank you so much, Shafa!!! So glad you liked it
Wow - fantastic article. Thank you for sharing all that you've learned! Saving this one for sure :)
So glad you found value in it, Krista!
The art of asking good questions, truly a luxury, all the things mentioned are definitely what keep me locked in when I am observing a podcast or interview. Great work!
This is truly amazing. I’m so glad you decided to share all that research.