Awesome Office: Lead. Create. Inspire

Pt. 2: How to Interview Like a Pro with ABC's Jane Buckingham

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In the first part of our interview, we found out that author, television host, and Trendera CEO Jane Buckingham is an expert on the art of the interview. In the second installation, we went a bit more in depth, as Jane shared the three biggest mistakes that companies make - and that you should avoid - when interviewing potential new hires.

As a trend and generational expert, Jane also described the pressure she feels when being interviewed, and the responsibility she feels to accurately depict the generations she characterizes. 

Finally, vulnerability has been a major theme with the awesome leaders we've talked to so far on this show, and Jane was no exception. In fact, Jane was willing to be vulnerable with the AO audience as she shared the two biggest regrets in her career and what she learned from them.

Key Takeaways

  • Jane runs down the three biggest mistakes that interviewers make - and that you should avoid if you want to hire the right people for your company.
  • Jane tells us how she maximizes engagement with a remote workforce.
  • Jane describes why you have to work to cultivate the right company culture - and then work to keep it.
  • Jane gives us her number one productivity tip (hint: it involves skipping something most leaders assume is essential).
  • Jane explains why companies can't expect employees not to use social media during the day.
  • Jane plays the "minute of magic," and reveals her favorite entrepreneur, quote, employee perk, and more.

    • Links

    • Trendera.com
    • ABC Family's Job Or No Job
    • @JaneBuckingham on Twitter
    • Jane on LinkedIn

      • Recommended Reading

      • The Modern Girl’s Guide to Life by Jane Buckingham
      • Mindset by Carol Dweck
      • First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham
      • Generations: The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069, by Neil Howe and William Strauss

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