Anna Papalia, CEO & Creator of Shift Profile, On How Understanding Your Own Interview Style Can Help You Succeed as a Hiring Manager or Applicant. Advice on Applying and Getting the Job You Want and How the Right Interview Will Change Your Life

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My purpose in this life, is to be the change i wish to see in the world and to be the person i wish I had all those years ago.

— Anna Papalia

Anna Papalia is the CEO of Interviewology, a keynote speaker, and a career influencer with over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms.  She has worked with large companies, such as Cigna and Lincoln Financial, and taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business for 12 years, where she collected research and discovered the four interview styles. As a former Director of Talent Acquisition turned career coach, she has vast experience on both sides of the interview table and knows what it takes to interview better.

She has advised more than 10,000 clients, helping students, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and job seekers in all industries, and taught hundreds of corporate training sessions dedicated to training hiring managers how to interview. Nominated for HR Person of the Year in 2020, she is also a public speaker at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and DisruptHR, and is a highly sought-after thought leader on all things interviewing. Anna wrote the upcoming book Interviewology, the New Science of Interviewing to be published by harper Collins January 30th, 2024.

Show Notes:

We are exploring the transformative potential of the job interview. Join the conversation with Anna Papalia, CEO of SHIFT, Speaker and Influencer with over one million followers @AnnaPapalia.  Anna was inspired by one Interview that changed her life and used her extensive experience as both a hiring manager and a candidate to the create Shift Profile- allowing the Hiring manager and the Applicant to speak the same language.

  • Anna shares insider tips for mastering the art of the interview.
  • How to make a lasting impression.
  • From learning your interview style to avoiding common mistakes.

Anna’s insights will equip you with the tools you need to succeed. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, don’t miss this chance to take your interview skills to the next level!

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