Interview
for the Offer
A 30-Year Recruiter’s Guide to Getting the Job Without Pretending or Performing
Stop trying to impress.
Start showing up as the candidate they already trust.
Most interview advice teaches you how to perform.
This book teaches you how to lead the conversation, communicate real value, and walk into interviews grounded, confident, and clear—without scripts, gimmicks, or “perfect answers.”
You’ve prepared.
You’ve rehearsed.
You’ve followed the “rules.”
And still…
Interviews feel exhausting and high-stakes
You overthink answers and second-guess yourself
You leave wondering if you said “the right thing”
You get passed over—even when you know you’re qualified
The problem isn’t your experience.
It’s the performance mindset you were taught to bring into the room.
Interviews aren’t tests. They’re exchanges of value.
Interviews aren’t tests. They’re exchanges of value.
Hiring managers aren’t looking for flawless candidates.
They’re looking for people they trust to solve real problems.
When you stop trying to win approval—and start communicating judgment, clarity, and alignment—you become unforgettable.
WHAT THIS EBOOK TEACHES
In Interview for the Offer, Cheryl Grimaldi—30-year recruiter and hiring strategist—shows you how to:
✔ Shift from “I hope they want me” to “Is this right for me?”
✔ Answer interview questions without sounding rehearsed or vague
✔ Communicate confidence without over-selling yourself
✔ Talk about challenges, failures, and weaknesses with credibility
✔ Translate your experience into a clear, compelling value story
✔ Show how you think—not just what you’ve done
✔ Build trust before the offer is even discussed
WHO THIS IS FOR
This eBook is for you if you are:
A mid-career or senior professional tired of surface-level interviews
A high performer who struggles to articulate your impact clearly
An introvert or deep thinker who hates “selling yourself”
A leader who wants alignment—not just another job
Early-career professionals who want to build credibility fast
If you want interviews to feel like real conversations—not interrogations—this book is for you.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
No scripts
No fake confidence
No generic interview tips
Instead, you’ll learn how strong candidates actually think, speak, and decide—so interviewers can picture working with you before the interview ends.
About the Author
Cheryl Grimaldi is an executive recruiter, advisor, and founder of two executive search firms, Tangent West and Anton Everest.
For more than 30 years, Cheryl has worked on the front lines of hiring — partnering with founders, boards, family offices, and senior leadership teams to place executives across industries and stages of growth. Her work spans entry-level to C-suite roles, giving her a rare, end-to-end perspective on how hiring decisions are actually made.
Known for her clarity, discretion, and deep understanding of people, Cheryl has advised some of the most influential leaders in the world on how to build strong teams — and has guided countless candidates through high-stakes interviews that change the trajectory of their careers.
Interview for the Offer was written to demystify the interview process and give job seekers practical, honest guidance rooted in real experience. Cheryl believes interviews work best when both sides show up prepared, curious, and grounded — and that the strongest careers are built without pretending, performing, or becoming someone you’re not.
Cheryl lives in the mountains of Colorado, where she finds clarity on the ski slopes, hiking trails, and in everyday conversations that remind her what matters most.
Ready to interview like the person they’re already rooting for?
Download Interview for the Offer and learn how to:
✔ Show up grounded
✔ Speak with clarity
✔ Lead the conversation
✔ Get offers that actually fit