Why is my ratio of screeners to CB's so low? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Interviewing is like dating. Here is something I said in 2013.

The dating metaphor is truly apt - women don't want desperation, they want the dude that could have any chick in the room. They want the dude who acts like he's too good for them. He's not mean, he might be a little bit of an asshole, he might not even be the best looking guy in the room, but he doesn't give a shit about them and they can't figure out why (because every other dude always wants them), and goddamn it drives them crazy, leaves them wanting more. But one whif of fear or desperation - forget it. Be the alpha. Have a secret. This sounds so cliche but there it is.

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... ilit=Alpha

It all ties into the theme I tried to lay out above. Don't sell yourself. Make them sell themselves to you. It's a mindset. People like confidence, and it isn't being cockey, it's knowing what you're worth and being willing to hold out for the right price. And if your resume doesn't scream value, then your attitude, done right, can increase your intangibles, and people might be willing to bet on that shit.

There are more nuggets in that thread if you're interested.

This is such a narrow line to walk though. I went through OCI last year, and now doing it again on the other side i can say that everyone LAUGHS at the alphas as soon as they leave the room.