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How was the drive in?
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This question serves as an initial ice breaker that serves two roles - to make you feel more at ease throughout the interview, which better serves the needs of you and the interviewer, and to get you to lower your guard and be more candid with them in your answers, with the aim that you'll be so relaxed through the interview that you lower your guard and expose any red flags they are hoping to be made aware of. It also tells the interviewer if you have a reliable mode of transportation to get to and from work without persistent attendance issues. Since it is illegal to ask an interviewee if they have a car, this question may seek to reveal the same information without asking it directly.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Feel free to use a conversational tone for this introductory question, but be sure to use a more professional tone once you dive into the interview after this. You want your interviewer to be more open and receptive to you as a candidate, but you don't want to get too friendly or conversational, as you might reveal something about yourself that might raise a red flag.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"The drive was great. In all honesty, I enjoy driving. I love my car. I keep it like new and always use that time to listen to audiobooks, podcasts, or NPR and catch up on my news."
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