I've successfully run the department here for three years," she says. "That record speaks for itself."
"And you don't find it difficult managing people who are older than you, and more experienced?" you ask.
"The people who work here are professional. I do my job, they do theirs. We don't have to be best friends and confidants to one another." She considers her answer a few seconds, then says, "In truth, yes, I think I probably miss some nuances, some interpersonal subtleties, that a more experienced manager would pick up on. Does that adversely affect my work, or the work of my staff? I don't think so.". She blinks a couple of times, then says, "Well, that possibility would be open to you. And I have worked with beings that fall within the realm of witchery, several times during my tenure at MetaHuman. So I certainly could work side by side with magicians and so on. My personal feeling is that my own abilities would be somewhat squandered if you chose to direct MetaHuman's work in that direction. If your project for this company is to develop more magical Enhancements…I suppose I might not be the best candidate for this position after all."
She nods, apparently convincing herself of the appropriateness of her response. Then she falls silent and waits for your next question.
The pace of the interview is beginning to flag. You decide to finish up with a tough question for Claudette."During my time at MetaHuman I've proven several times over my capacity to work alongside sorcerers and magicians. Am I a specialist in that area? No. Am I versatile, and capable of adapting to any professional context that might confront me? I believe so. I have more experience in this specific role than any other candidate you'll see. I'll let that stand as a measure of my use to this company."
Next. You chat with her for a few minutes more—though of course she's already well versed in the practical aspects of the job. Then you thank her for her time, and walk her back to the waiting room.
You assure Claudette that MetaHuman's Human Resources department will be in touch with her shortly to let her know your decision. As she departs, you turn your attention to Professor Nemesis. The man is reading a magazine about motorcycles. He closes it and places it on the waiting room table.
"Let's go?" he asks.
"If you would," you answer.
"Excellent," he says, standing and following you. "That's a fine selection of magazines you have there, by the way."
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