2. Risks

<h2>Interview Risks</h2>

<p>Some of the main risks are:</p>

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<li>Time will be restricted – you may only get half an hour, so you will need to be focused on presenting your case succinctly and getting the information you need, all in a short time. </li>

<li>If you stray outside the domain of interest of the interviewee you will damage your reputation and you will fi nd it diffi cult to get another meeting. </li>

<li>Such meetings tend to be a one-shot opportunity – if you blow it, there are rarely second chances. </li>

<li>You may raise expectations that you cannot later deliver. Be careful not to do this. Make sure that you underline the benefi ts to be gained from using a high-quality process without promising specifi c outcomes that you cannot possibly predict. </li>

<li>Involving senior management brings with it visibility and exposure to their scrutiny. This is good when things go well but can be irritating when they go badly.</li>

<li>You may speak in terms and concepts that are not understood. You need to prepare carefully to ensure that this does not happen. Speak in the language and concepts that are familiar to the interviewee. </li>

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