Tips That Will Help You to Host Your Next Job Interview
Operating a business can be tough. After all, there are so many things that you need to think about, including your premises, your profit margin and your customers too. Hiring new team members is part of the job, and if you want to get the best result out of it then this all starts with the initial interview.
Review the Job Description
It’s so important that you familiarise yourself with the job description and the hiring criteria that you are setting. Think about it, does your description accurately reflect the current requirements for the job? If your listing seems outdated, it helps to tweak it so that you attract the right employees from the get-go.
Review Work History
The next thing that you need to do is review the candidate’s work history. This can include the cover letter, resume and any other documents that might be present. Sometimes you’ll receive a CV that needs some clarification, such as a gap or even hobbies that may have a bearing on their job performance. If this is the case then make a note, so that you can bring this up during the interview. If you want to get some additional support here, it’s a good idea to check employee backgrounds on social media or even by using a software.
Scheduling
It’s so important that you set up a general structure for the interview. You need to reserve enough time so that you can cover all of the key areas, while also making sure that the interview itself doesn’t go on too long. If your interview does drone on, the candidate may feel as though you don’t value their time, and this can cause you issues in the future.
Prepare some Questions
Writing down the questions that you need to ask is so important. You need to develop a series of points that will help you to assess the candidate’s background while also giving them the chance to elaborate where required. When asking questions, it helps to maintain eye contact as this will showcase your professionalism while maintaining a good level of communication.
Meet in a Setting that is Comfortable
Before you conduct the interview, you need to make some kind of arrangement as to where you’re going to meet. You need to host the interview in a room that is private, and you also need it to be comfortable too. A conference room is usually a better place for you to conduct an interview when compared to an office, but you might not always have the option for this. If an office is your only option, then you need to make the environment as calm as possible. Clean your desk, close the door and always make sure that your phone is turned off so you don’t end up interrupting the interview. Remember that there’s a high chance your interviewee will be nervous. Something as simple as a phone call or even a text might throw them off and disrupt their thought, and this is the last thing you want.
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