Interview Tips for Interviewers
- Make notes of the questions you intend to
ask.
- Decide the essential things you need to
learn and prepare questions to probe them.
- Plan the environment - privacy, no
interruptions, ensure the interviewee is looked after while they wait.
- Put the interviewee at ease - it's
stressful for them, so do not make it any worse.
- Begin by explaining clearly and concisely
the general details of the organization and the role.
- Ask open-ended questions
- Make sure the interviewee does 90% of the
talking.
- High pressure rarely exposes hidden issues
- calm, relaxed, gentle, clever questions do.
- Probe the CV/resume/application form to
clarify any unclear points.
- If possible, and particular for any
position above first-line, use some form of psychometric test, or
graphology, and have the results available for the interview, so you can
discuss them with the interviewee.
The Interview Process
Employers can avoid most hiring mistakes by
simply spending a little more time preparing for the interview in advance. To do
a wonderful job of preparing for interviewing and present one's company
professionally the following points must be considered:
Before
the Interview
1) Determine
your options - Which skills are vital as opposed to
convenient.
2) If other people are going to be involved in the interview
process, make sure they have taken the time to prepare for
the interview. Each person should have a couple of overlap
questions to provide insight on the prospective employee's
responses.
3) Have company information available for candidates.
4) Allow plenty of time for the interview.
5) Have detailed information about the candidate.
During the Interview
1) Interview the person, not the skill set.
Ask questions that are, broad, open-ended, job-related,
objective, meaningful, direct, clear, understood & related.
2) Be open and honest with the candidate.
3) Tell the candidate what to expect in the hiring process.
4) Tell them your expectations: career advancement,
training, duties, experience expected, the direction the
department is headed in.
5) Show the candidate where they would fit into the
organization.
6) Don't talk money.
Closing the Interview
1) Insure that you and the candidate have concluded on
common ground.
2) Ask if she/he has any other questions.
3) At the end of the interview, if you are interested in the
candidate, let them know.
4) Review the next steps with a clear and honest timetable
(and stick to it).
5) Be friendly and honest to the end of the interview; don't
give false encouragement or go into details for rejection.
After the Interview
1) Take time to update the next person in the interview
process.
2) Discuss the candidates reaction and interest. 3) Rate the
applicant on a 1-5 scale as a potential employee.
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