Try

It might be a “no” for the position you’re interviewing for, but a “yes” for the company. Have a “Plan B”. Get me to consider you for another position.

Exp: “Is there a way for us to get creative and find a way to work my skill set into your current team?

If adding another permanent position isn’t in your budget, we could explore a 6-month temporary role and reevaluate after that time period…”

Who Loves Ya?

Impress me.

Don’t hold back: List for me all the people and all the companies that show interest in you.

Tell me why. I’m motivated by my hiring authority peers.

Gain Trust

Offer-up job references before I ask for them.

Who are your top 3?