“Everyone thinks they can make love, interview and drive.”

What is it about interviewing that makes people think they can do it without having been taught? When I mention that I am an interviewer, someone will invariably say to me “I am a great interviewer.” “How did you learn to be a good interviewer”, I ask.” “Oh, I am a great people person.” As if that has something to do with it. Interviewing candidates is a skill set. It is not genetic. You aren’t just born into the world knowing how to interview. But the good news is that you can be taught once you let go of the idea that you are good at it instinctively.