RENEW for Interview Planning

Rosemarie and I firmly believe in the power of positive planning and bringing your whole self to every circumstance. To that end, we have created the RENEW model and applied it to the Interview Planning process. RENEW uses an appreciative approach and is focused on "Research", "Enjoy", "Navigate", "Execute" and "Win".

By bringing this approach to the interview planning process, candidates are better prepared, focused on their strengths, and bring a plan for not only themselves but for the company they interview with. They are able to execute with the power of leadership and influence, and focus on how to make a Win out of every interview/circumstance/interaction.

How many times have we heard interview candidates talk about negative experiences with interviews? Interviews can create anxiety, fear, and the potential for disappointment. When we take an "appreciative" approach (more on this in a future BLOG post), we look at interviews as an earned opportunity to make a difference - for ourselves and for others. This way the interview is now a refreshing opportunity to soar, learn, and serve. Imagine how your interviewer will respond when the focus is on helping them solve problems in the scope of the interview process. By positively preparing and understanding the organizational challenges, even interviewees can provide benefit to business.

To learn more, visit our BLOG often as we unravel a positive approach to interviewing in future posts.

Questions to Ponder: Am I being a leader in my interview opportunities? Do I proactively highlight how my strengths and skills suit a position, or do I let the interviewer unravel them through seemingly random questions? When anxiety takes over, am I able to learn and serve in the process?