202508291320 Status: #idea Tags: #careers #interviews #psychology #communication # Calibrated questions for job interviews Calibrated questions, as conceived of by Chris Voss, are intended to change the perception of you that the listener has. These questions can powerfully set the frame for how you are viewed on a team. Some valuable questions for job interviews and early-stage job onboarding: 1. How can I be guaranteed to be involved in projects that are critical for the strategic future of this organization? These questions subtly communicate that you are focused on high-impact work and expect to be involved in important strategic decisions. They position you as someone who thinks about organizational priorities rather than just completing tasks. ## Related Ideas - [[Rare skills and a strong network are required to find meaningful work]] - [[You must get to the edge of a field to identify a good mission]] - [[Social rewards are powerful incentives]] - [[The highest order bit in information]] --- # References Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss