How to get the respect you deserve in a job interview

The column says job applicants often accept bad treatment because employers control the process, and that this dynamic leads to more disrespect. Its advice is to refuse less, make requirements clear before the interview, and treat your time as valuable.

Reading notes

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• insist on talking with the hiring manager before meeting HR
• ask for the meeting agenda and the interviewer’s name before you go
• if no written agenda exists, speak with the manager by phone to set one
• agree on an exact time, arrive a little early, and leave if the manager is late without explanation
• expect a personal greeting from the manager and walk away if the company does not show respect
• keep standards high so employers have to raise theirs