Prepare for a job interview

- When I do mock interviews with clients … and I play the boss, … I begin each session by telling them … that there's only one person in the meeting who matters … and that's me. … I'm not really interested in what they want, … it's what they can do for me. … After all, the golden rule of business … is whoever has the gold makes the rules. … So, if you're the one who's interviewing with me, … whether for a job or project, … let me clue you in beforehand about what it is I'll need. … One, remind me again who referred you and how you know them. … I don't normally hire strangers. … I'm not going to know you in half an hour … and will not risk my job only to discover a few weeks … into your employment that you've misrepresented yourself. … Someone I trust vouched for you and I like your resume, … that's why you've made it in this far. … So, remind me who we have in common … and how well they know you. … Two, demonstrate your knowledge about my company. … Did you thoroughly research what we do? …