A bad interview doesn’t just lose candidates — it damages your employer brand, your reputation, and your future hiring pipeline. In this episode, we break down the four most common types of interviewers who unintentionally (and sometimes intentionally) sabotage the interview process: the Rambler, the Power Tripper, the Interrogator, and the Walking Red Flag.

Through real stories, hard data, and firsthand experience, we unpack why these interviewer behaviors persist, how they show up in real interviews, and what they signal to candidates about company culture. We also flip the script and define what a green flag hiring manager actually looks like — and how small behavior changes can dramatically improve hiring outcomes, candidate experience, and long-term trust.

If you hire people, interview candidates, or coach hiring managers, this episode is your field guide.

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