Applicant 1 is a recent college undergraduate, Asian American, with very limited professional experience. He alludes to the fact that he is very focused on the need for “Me” time to help him cope with the transition to full-time work. He suggests that, depending on how demanding the job is, he may need a fair amount of unpaid time off for mental health breaks as he adapts to a career but he is anxious to work.

Applicant 2 is an older white man (55-60 years old) with extensive experience but no clear reason as to why he is looking for a new position. He also appears to be a little out of touch with the latest technology in this field but also appears to have great people and sales skills. He also seems to be a bit needy about getting the job and is very eager to please. He also mentions that he relies heavily on God in handling stress and likes to include Jesus as part of his work skills. He also seems to smell a bit.

Applicant 3 is a middle-aged white woman who managed a number of small project-based teams at her former job but who was “laid-off” from her previous position. She is evasive as to why it happened and seems to be very focused on the #metoo movement and how it is creating great change in America’s work culture. She mentions how she almost sued her last company for discrimination after she was asked to stay late for a number of evenings to help her male boss on a project and she feels as though she didn’t get the recognition she deserved.

Applicant 4 is an African American woman who volunteered that even though she was still working as an account manager, she had lost her influence and status due to a takeover by another company. She seems a little bit embittered by the entire experience and mentions it a few times during the interview. She also suggests that she was going to sue her previous employer over a discrimination issue (disability) and as a disabled person is in a protected class. During the interview, the applicant raises issues of injustice at her current previous employer.