How condescending and arrogant do you have to be to take this kind of attitude to someone who answers the question you just asked them? What's the point of asking the question if you're not going to listen to people's answers and think about them? I can't imagine someone who takes such a dismissive approach to candidates is much of a good boss.
>I immediately exclude discussion of company, title, and salary, because these are the things people think they want but can't really affect my decision.
>Sometimes the scope of this question is too big for people to grasp
>They are just indicators to dig deeper, you're not going to trick someone who knows what they're doing.
>* In most cases, the candidates have thanked me for the exercise because it helped them really narrow in on what they're passionate about and what type of job they should be looking for.*
The arrogance and of the author and the lack of empathy and respect for the people they're talking to is really offputting. I'm sure people are just lining up to thank this guy for this stimulating and amazing question that saved them and helped them figure out who they really were. Christ.