Candour Communication Podcast

Marco Setiadi on making a good impression, biases and why you should not steal planes (#2)

Episode Summary

In this episode we talk to Marco Setiadi about first impressions, bias and lying. Marco comes at these topics from a recruitment background where these elements are at play every day. He shares insights from his experience to help us to be more intentional about how we connect with people.

Episode Notes

1:14 - welcome.
1:21 - first impressions.
8:18 - what Marco loves about recruitment.
9:15 - weak handshakes.
10:03 - handshakes.
10:22 - non verbals.
10:54 - when does the interview start?
13:49 - how to see someone's true character.
14:16 - dress code.
15:27 - how do I know what the dress code should be?
17:18 - is there a way back from a bad first impression?
18:36 - authentic non-verbals.
21:43 - virtual interviews.
25:04 - 6 seconds per resume.
28:36 - tenure and generational differences.
30:23 - CRM.
31:52 - key words and resume score.
35:06 - unconscious bias.
37:10 - recruitment bible - everyone lies.
38:22 - blind audition.
42:12 - diversity vs culture fit.
44:49 - what can candidates do to avoid biased responses.
52:13 - line between intentional and lying.
55:15 - how to avoid lying.
55:44 - biggest weakness.
58:33 - sharing weakness=self awareness.
59:43 - through weakness I find a lot of strength.
59:59 - we identify more with weakness than strength.
60:32 - getting a second opinion.
61:58 - left field questions.
63:11 - spooking candidates.
64:05 - breaking through the facade.
64:45 - can the recruiter see their true colours?
67:19 - interviews are a two way street.
68:35 - confidence.
69:03 - Marco's last interview.
71:13 - confidence bias.
71:47 - desperation smells.
72:26 - intrinsic confidence.
73:10 - know your lane.
75:47 - have good questions to ask in the interview.
77:40 - you're not exclusive.
77:54 - summary of top 3 points.
78:05 - final thoughts.
78:07 - how to connect.
78:34 - thanks.

See more detailed show notes at: http://candourpodcast.com/marco-setiadi