Tesco is the largest UK employer. They conduct almost 1 million interviews a year, yet I think they might be pointless. Today, I will share psychological studies showing common interview flaws. I explain why so many of us are bad at predicting what others think and suggest a better way to conduct interviews.
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Aug 24
The mental tricks used to break the 2-hour marathon
On April 26th, 2026, Sebastian Sawe did what many thought was impossible. Running the marathon in under two hours. Today on Nudge, I explain the psychological tricks Sawe may have used to break the record. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Unlock the Nudge V ... Show More
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Apr 2019
49: The 5 Biggest Interview Mistakes That Won't Get You The Job
If you really want the job, don't make these stupid mistakes. I've interviewed 1000s of people, and these are the biggest deal breakers. Plus, I answer an interesting question about an unwanted promotion. Got a question for me? Call me at 888-BARBARA or tweet me @barbaracorcoran ... Show More
11m 3s
Jun 2019
How to Fix Your Hiring Process
Peter Cappelli, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and director of its Center for Human Resources, says managers at companies large and small are doing hiring all wrong. A confluence of changes, from the onslaught of online tools to a rise in ... Show More
39m 36s