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What if understanding yourself better could change the way you approach your career and every interview you’re part of? Join author and interview coach Carolyn Illman for an interactive conversation exploring the Enneagram, career confidence, and how our personalities shape the way we interview, hire, and work. You’ll take an Enneagram quiz, have opportunities for live coaching, and leave with your own copy of the Amazon bestselling book The Self-Aware Interview: Essentials for Every Enneagram Type.

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The Self Aware Interview

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Part interview guide, part self-awareness tool. This book helps you prepare thoughtfully, answer questions clearly, and show up as your best self in interviews whether you’re a job-seeker or hiring manager.

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Hi, I’m Carolyn- someone who spends a lot of time thinking about interviews

From leading interviews at Amazon to coaching professionals through career transitions, I’ve seen how powerful a thoughtful hiring process can be. Today I help individuals and organizations approach interviews more clearly through my book, consulting services, and writing.