Joe Plumber – the “unconventional candidate” – should he be the Prez?
Three candidates go in for a job interview…
One is truly very qualified and should be a lock. However, his mannerisms in the interview and his inability to connect with the interviewer, are going to hurt his chances of getting the job (the yes vote).
One candidate is not so qualified, but is very charismatic, articulate, aware of how words, positions, and other physical attributes will affect those interviewing him. He has identified a problem that the interviewers need solved and promises to make change that will benefit those that are feeling the “pain”. How? Not sure on that – few details to work out. So he is strong in the communication skills but did not prepare adequately. Why does he have details to iron out? Is it because communicating more than “I can make it better by taxing those that have more and giving it to the poor” would be detrimental to his goal. I think he may be looks good, less filling.
The last candidate is the “unconventional candidate” – maybe somewhat underqualified but in the short interview period he was able to help pare it all down to what really matters.
Should Joe really run for president? Probably not. I heard that they were thinking of Joe Six Pack running in 2012 with Joe Plumber. Less than 2 months and we won’t have to talk about elections all the time.
What are the lessons? Having less but putting it in a better format may get you farther! —
Presence, presentation, handshakes, eye contact, physical mannerisms can skew interview results. If you are a hiring manager, make the candidate answer the tough questions (that would definitely put one candidate out of this interview process) and look for inconsistencies. If you are a candidate, don’t be outgunned by a lesser candidate who puts together a better “package”. Joe – you just keep doing what you are doing!
Written by Peggy McKee - the medical sales recruiter
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