A hiring manager has revealed a unique interview technique designed to assess candidates' genuine interest in the role. In a Reddit thread, the employer described how he would ask progressively more difficult questions until the interviewee reached something they did not know. He would then explain the concept and observe their reaction.
According to the manager, if the candidate found the new information exciting, it was a strong indicator that they were motivated by the work itself rather than just the salary. 'It showed they really were interested in the job itself, not just in the paycheck,' he wrote.
One Reddit user shared a personal experience where they nearly secured a job despite being underqualified, solely because of their enthusiasm to learn. They were upfront about their limitations but actively tried to reason through unknown topics. The company reportedly wanted to hire them but was overruled by HR due to their resume.
Another commenter endorsed the approach, stating that the ability to learn quickly is more valuable than knowing everything. They said: 'You can never expect someone to know everything, but the ability to learn quick is way better than knowing everything.'
The technique has inspired some readers to adopt it in their own interviews. One user remarked: 'I really like that style of interviewing. I'm going to apply that to future interviews.'
