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Shapiro said he used the go-to question when hiring the company’s chief operating officer.

Topic: businessRegion: north americaUpdated: i1 outletsSources: 1Spectrum: Center Only⏱ 2 min read
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Red flag test: former CEO explains why he rejects job candidates who say they can start right away Saying you can start immediately may be your biggest interview mistake, warns Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Like many CEOs, Shapiro has one make-or-break interview question he asks hopeful new hires—and says he will turn candidates down if they answer it wrong.
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KEY FACTS
  • Like many CEOs, Shapiro has one make-or-break interview question he asks hopeful new hires—and says he will turn candidates down if they answer it wrong.
  • But be warned: Shapiro says being available within two weeks is a big red flag that could land you in the rejection pile.
  • For Shapiro, it doesn’t matter how senior the prospective candidate is, they’ll still be subject to the same test—and the longer their notice period, the better.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of Business activity in North America. Current reporting indicates: Like many CEOs, Shapiro has one make-or-break interview question he asks hopeful new hires—and says he will turn candidates down if they answer it wrong. You’d be forgiven for thinking the right answer is “straight away.” After all, you want to seem eager.

But be warned: Shapiro says being available within two weeks is a big red flag that could land you in the rejection pile. This context is based on the currently available source text and may be refined as fuller reporting becomes available.

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