When the iconic Steve Jobs was interested in hiring someone, the ‘interviews’ generally didn’t happen in the company boardrooms. He reportedly asked the person out for a long walk, during which both parties got to know one another better and evaluate mutual ‘fit’. When major cricket bodies around the world hunt for their head coach role, many of the candidates are interviewed via  videoconferencing  (though that its own problems as India’s current cricket coach found out during his first interview). Then there are some interviews that are held in either a meeting room in a hotel or even the hotel room itself. Or, a private golf club for that matter. The point is, recruiters constantly look to find the most appropriate setting or venue to conduct interviews. That’s because where and how the interview is conducted has a bearing on the organisation’s ability to recruit the right talent. This is particularly true for senior level appointments, especially for those being looked at fill in