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Sometimes when you are interviewing, you may find yourself stuck in the “we-eds.” That’s when every response from your candidate starts with “we” — “we” accomplished this or “we” struggled with that.
Candidates use “we” for two reasons: one noble and one nefarious.
Noble use: “I feel uncomfortable bragging, and I want you to think I’m a team player.”
Nefarious use: “I wasn’t that involved, but I’d like to take credit for it anyway.”
Regardless of whether it’s noble or nefarious, it is important to understand the candidate’s personal role.
Why?
Because you aren’t