<ul><li>Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, rejects candidates who say they can start immediately, viewing it as a red flag indicating a lack of loyalty to their current job.</li><li>Shapiro values commitment and believes a candidate should provide sufficient notice, demonstrating respect for their previous employer. This "loyalty test" has been part of his hiring approach for decades, including when selecting his current COO.</li><li>The interview landscape, however, is shifting with the rise of AI, as candidates increasingly use tools to answer tough questions, leading some employers to adopt a more conversational interview style.</li></ul>

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