Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing

“A must-read for seasoned and new managers alike.” —Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM-SCP, CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

A groundbreaking guide to mastering the job interview, offering proven interview preparation advice and techniques to discover your unique interview style that is key to interviewing better—for those on either side of the table.

Conventional interviewing advice doesn’t work. That’s what Anna Papalia, a veteran career coach, learned through years of experience as an HR professional, consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and teacher at the Fox School of Business. None of the existing tools work for one simple reason: they don’t get to the heart of what actually makes a great interview—self-awareness. At its core, an interview is a set of questions about you. If you don’t know yourself, you won’t do well.

Determined to make the hiring process better, more inclusive, and less obscure, Anna spent years researching how people interview and uncovered a new science to interviewing. In Interviewology, you’ll learn:

• How to determine your interview style, whether you’re a Charmer, a Challenger, an Examiner, or a Harmonizer
• How your interview style influences how you view, approach, and perform in interviews
• How to lean into your interview style’s strengths and minimize your weaknesses, so you can nail your next interview

Packed with wisdom, Interviewology offers clarity and a dynamic, scientifically validated approach that challenges everything you thought you knew about interviewing, providing unique insight into the process, debunking some of the most common myths, and explaining how you can perform better, whether you’re applying for the job or looking for the right candidate.

“Job interviews are incredibly important to personal happiness and success, yet so much of the advice out there is generic. At last, we have a book that acknowledges that all people don't interview for jobs the same way, nor should they! Interviewology is essential for job seekers everywhere.”  - Lindsey Pollak, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming the Boss and Getting from College to Career

“Based on her groundbreaking research, Anna Papalia deftly shows us how to identify our interview styles and delivers insights and language to interview better, build more diverse organizations and be more authentic in the interview process. A must-read for seasoned and new managers alike.”  - Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM-SCP, CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

“This impressive book will help you step away from any interview with confidence. Anna’s proven methods will teach you how to become a skilled interviewer as well as a better interviewee by understanding your personal interview style and using that to your advantage.” - Amy Morin, Author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

“Whether running a city, leading a large corporation, or owning a small business, knowing how to interview is essential to success. Interviewology is the indispensable guide to discovering how you interview.”  - Michael A. Nutter, former mayor of Philadelphia

"Readers hoping to make a better impression during interviews will welcome the shrewd guidance." - Publishers Weekly