Problem
Here are some questions to guide your discussion. Respond to three to start your thread. Then, respond to the posts of two of your classmates.
A. What surprised you the most in what Richard Anderson said and why?
B. Why does Anderson ask people what books they've read? Do you think that's a good question to ask a prospective employee? Why or why not?
C. Have you ever been asked a surprising or difficult question at a job interview? What was it and how did you respond?
D. What do you think about Anderson's asking candidates about their families and backgrounds? How would you feel about being asked such questions in an interview?
E. What point does Anderson emphasize in describing what he looks for in a candidate?
F. Summarize what Anderson says about communication skills? Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?