WHAT’S YOUR INTERVIEW BLIND SPOT?

“Where the book delivers most clearly is in the subtype-level guidance. The advice gets specific enough to be actionable: how a Self-Preservation Type 1 reads to interviewers, what story patterns to avoid, how to recognize when stress is shifting your default behaviors. That kind of mechanism-behind-the-instruction is rare in interview-prep writing, which usually stays in the realm of generic tactics.

Recommended for anyone preparing for interviews who is willing to do a bit of self-reflection in the process — and especially for readers who've been Enneagram-curious without finding the right entry point.” - Jeremy P

“I don't know much about Enneagrams. I hoped this book would provide an opportunity to understand how other people approach interviews, and it did!

This book delivers a perspective on how to apply Enneagram-based personality categories to many aspects of the interview process. Regardless of which side of the interview process you're on, you'll find something in this book that may change how you see yourself or others, how you present yourself during interviews, and maybe even change what you see when you reflect on your career.” - William P

“I wish I had this book 6 months ago! In today's hyper-competitive job market, the difference between getting an offer or rejection is often in very small details. Being aware of your own tendencies and then being able to consciously decide on whether to lean in to those, or go against them may just be the one thing you need to land that next dream job.” - Andreas H

“I received an advanced copy of Carolyn Illman's "The Self-Aware Interview" and it makes good on what it promises: this book will help role seekers be their authentic selves during the interview process.

Personally, I feel stuck between Enneagram types. Am I a Helper, or a Challenger? An Individualist, or an Enthusiast? It's difficult to say, no matter how introspective I am while answering the questions posed in this book. You may run into that same challenge, and if so, you may assume that what follows isn't for you.

I'd encourage you to dive deeper, because the tools presented here run the gamut from essential (such as utilizing the STAR Method) to force-modifying (such as recognizing one's own unconscious biases). All of this instruction adds up to a program that prepares participants to find jobs that truly fit who they are and what they want.

Enneagram typing may not align with every reader's belief system, but improving one's own self-awareness at any stage of the interview process is a check in the plus column for all job seekers.” - Monte M.

“As an enneagram newbie, I was skeptical that this book would be helpful to me, but I’m so glad I picked it up! As someone who is often an interviewer in my full-time role (and occasionally an interviewee), I appreciated how the author addressed both perspectives in the book. The author guides the reader through identifying their enneagram with a simple quiz and gives practical tips for using enneagram traits to your advantage during the interview process. Along the way she shares relatable stories from her own experiences and keeps the reader engaged. I really enjoyed learning about the other enneagrams and found helpful tips in each of the sections. This book has helped me see the interview process through a new lens, and I’m excited to dive further into the world of enneagrams and become stronger on both sides of the interview table, armed with new questions and a refined sense of self-awareness.” - Lacretia