Employer Interview Tips – During
During the Interview
1) Interview the person, not the skill set:
- Do they fit? (Personally/culturally)
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- Goals (will they be satisfied here?)
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- Ask for real life examples of situations they have faced and problems they have solved, not hypothetical situations.
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2) Be open and honest with the candidate:
- You want the candidate to be open with you, not put on their “game face”.
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- Ask open-ended questions. This invites conversation and you will learn more about the candidate’s communication skills.
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- Remember that the candidate is interviewing you and your company as you interview them. Make good eye contact, smile, etc.
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- Avoid detailed conversations about inter-office rivalries.
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3) Communicate, Communicate, Communicate:
- Tell the candidate what to expect in the hiring process.
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- Tell them your expectations: career advancement, training, duties, experience expected and the direction the department is headed in.
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- Tell them about: overtime, travel, unusual hours, etc.
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- Show the candidate where they would fit into the organization.
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- At the end of the interview, if you are interested in the candidate, let them know.
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4) Don’t talk money:
- The candidate hasn’t had time to consider their salary requirements in light of your opportunity and expectations yet.
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