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Win Over Every Interviewer (Even the Skeptics)

Win Over Every Interviewer (Even the Skeptics)

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Are you walking into biotech panel interviews and talking to every person the same way? That approach can cost you the offer, even if your science is solid.In this episode, Carina Clingman and returning guest Stacey Tannenbaum, PhD break down how to build rapport with each type of interviewer you'll meet on a panel day, from the VP who hasn't read your CV to the peer scientist who feels threatened by what you bring to the table.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Talk to senior leaders about strategic impact instead of getting stuck in technical detailsShow hiring managers you want this specific role, not just any job, and why that distinction is the number one thing they evaluateRecognize the three reasons peer interviewers become skeptics: fear of change, territorial expertise, and feeling intimidated by what they don't understandUse empathy, curiosity, and "I need your help" to turn resistant colleagues into alliesFrame your science in terms that matter to cross-functional interviewers from other departmentsAsk better questions at every stage to make interviews feel like a two-way conversationLeverage your hiring manager as an ally to get intel on difficult personalities before you walk in the roomUse presentation techniques like reading facial expressions, spotting "thought bubbles," and asking for feedback to build real connection during job talksStacey has spent 20+ years leading teams in pharmacometrics at companies including Astellas, Metrum Research Group, and Novartis. She's sat on both sides of the interview table and now coaches scientists and technical professionals on communication and leadership through her consultancy, SJTPharm LLC.Whether you're preparing for your first biotech panel interview or your tenth, this episode gives you a practical playbook for winning over every person in the room.Connect with Stacey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-tannenbaum-phd-fisop/Learn more about the Collaboratory Career Hub community and access our free resources:Join our Skool CommunityTake the Free 7-day Interview Sprint ChallengeCheck out our sister podcast: Building BiotechsSend Carina a connection request on LinkedIn!Stay connected with us:🌐 Website📱 Facebook📷 Instagram💼 LinkedIn00:00 How to build rapport with different interviewer types in biotech01:30 Why panel interviews require you to context switch between personalities02:30 Talking to senior leaders without getting stuck in the technical weeds05:00 Showing strategic impact when you're two or three levels below the VP06:00 Using the job description as your North Star for every interview conversation08:00 How to stand out when every early career CV looks the same09:00 Building rapport with the hiring manager from the first screening call11:00 Why telling your career story beats reading your CV out loud13:30 The number one reason hiring managers reject candidates after screening calls16:30 Why interviews are like dates and how to interview the company back19:30 Why peer scientists are actually the scariest people on the interview panel21:00 Three reasons peer interviewers become skeptics in your interview24:00 Using empathy and "I need your help" to break down resistance28:00 The "I thought that too" technique for handling pushback without getting defensive31:00 Leveraging your hiring manager as an ally and getting intel before interview day33:00 Planting questions and finding allies during your job talk35:30 Reading the room and calling out thought bubbles in small group presentations37:00 How to ask for feedback after a presentation the right way (Adam Grant method)39:00 Building rapport with cross-functional and culture carrier interviewers43:30 Translating your science into language that matters to other disciplines
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