pdf The Inter-View: A Complete Guide to Innovative, Metaphor-Based Interviewing

STOP HIRING THE INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE. START HIRING THE PERSON. Hiring supervisors, recruiters, and managers recognize the common pattern of the 'rehearsed script.' When we ask standard behavioral questions, we often get standardized, pre-packaged responses. "The Inter-View" introduces a relaxed, brain-hand shift to the recruitment loop. By integrating physical, metaphor-based model construction, this system provides a cordial, conversational environment that temporarily steps outside the standard memory loop. There is no standard baseline for "perfect" building—any block, cylinder, or shape can represent exactly what the builder needs it to. The framework focuses entirely on observing what the candidate creates and how they communicate their story model answers. What is externalized through their hands and expressed through their spoken metaphors is an alternative, observable perspective on how they navigate friction, make decisions under pressure, and collaborate with others. Inside This Comprehensive B2B Manual: • The complete 'Ask, Build, Tell' 3-phase facilitation workflow. • A Master 39-Question Metaphor Prompt Bank categorized by learning agility, working style, and character. • Section F, Pitfalls and Guardrails to protect against subjective misinterpretation and ensure structured, standardized observations. • Evaluation scorecards, objective observation rubrics, customizable question guidelines, and a Case Study exemplar. About the Creator Amy McMillan, MA, is a Professionalism and Leadership Consultant with over 30 years of experience spanning public, private, non-profits, and educational institutions. Currently she works as an artist, a creative, and presenter. In her spare time, she guides scenic Segway tours. Custom Consulting: Amy is available to facilitate brain/hand methodologies tailored specifically to help teams foster a cohesive working climate where everyone feels valued and heard. Reach out to itsamymcmillan@gmail.com. LEGAL COMPLIANCE & TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: LEGO®, SERIOUS PLAY®, and IMAGINOPEDIA™ are registered trademarks of the LEGO Group. What the Duck™ is a proprietary training module and trademark owned by Strategic Play Global. The LEGO Group and Strategic Play Global are NOT affiliated with, nor do they sponsor, authorize, or endorse Amy McMillan or "The Inter-View" system. This toolkit represents an entirely independent, specialized application of community open-source facilitation concepts released in 2010.Purchasers of the book have the rights to print out the copies of the appendix for their one site interview team. EBook version is "read only", no printouts allowed. All rights reserved © 2026.