20 tips
on how to interview successfully
Interviewing is the most
important part of selecting the right individual
to work for you company. Here are some quick
tips on how to interview so you can succeed at
the interviewing process.
How to interview tip 1.
Prepare in advance for the
interview. Go over the employee resume and
portfolio and collect any questions that are not
clear from the resume.
How to interview tip 2.
Dress professionally and be
on time on the day of the interview. Your
conduct will reflect on your company, and will
leave an impression in the mind of the
interviewee.
How to interview tip 3.
If the interviewee has some
disability such as hearing problems or the use
of a wheelchair, prepare accommodations before
the interview.
How to interview tip 4.
At the start of the
interview introduce yourself to the candidate in
a friendly manner. Make him feel at ease from
the start of the interview.
How to interview tip 5.
Be informed about the needs
of your company and the job responsibilities the
person occupying that person will have. This way
you will know what to look for when you are
interviewing applicants.
How to interview tip 6.
Pay close attention the
employee’s body language. Does he appear
confident? Does he make good eye contact during
the interview?
How to interview tip 7.
Listen carefully and
attentively to what the interviewee is saying.
Your listening skills can help you in this
situation.
How to interview tip 8.
Take notes as necessary.
You can compare notes with other interviewers
after the interview. When you are ready to make
a decision, your notes can be of help to you.
How to interview tip 9.
Tell the employee what to
expect from the job. Let him know what your
company does and what his job responsibilities
will be.
How to interview tip 10.
Find out about the
candidates goals to make sure they are
compatible with the goals of the company. This
can also tell you whether the candidate will
fell fulfilled and happy at his work
environment.
How to interview tip 11.
Ask open ended questions to
get the candidate talking and to keep the
conversation flowing, for example ‘Tell me
about a time when….’.
How to interview tip 12.
Make sure the employee has
the technical skills. If something is not clear
from the resume, this is chance to get it
clarified.
How to interview tip 13.
Ask about previous work
experience. This can often be a best indicator
of the applicant’s future job performance.
Also it can let you know if the employee has the
skills that you need.
How to interview tip 14.
Ask the tough questions.
Many employers like to ask questions such
as ‘what are your weaknesses’. If the
interviewee is not prepared, he will not have
the best answer. Also this can allow you to see
if the interviewee tells the truth and of any
steps he may be taking to fix the situation.
How to interview tip 15.
Avoid making snap judgments
on the candidate. Have an open mind throughout
the interview.
How to interview tip 16.
Stay away from illegal
questions. This way you will be less likely to
discriminate on the basis of such factors as
age, etc.
How to interview tip 17.
Do not make any oral
contracts with the interviewee as they will be
binding.
How to interview tip 18.
Let the interviewee ask
some questions. This is the chance for the
interviewee to show interest in the company and
in the job position.
How to interview tip 19.
Leave the interviewee with
company literature and business cards. He will
need your names to add in his thank you letter.
How to interview tip 20.
Prepare a list of
behavioral competencies you are looking for in
the right candidate and grade each interviewee
on the list after the interviewee.
Paying close attention to
these how to interview tips can help you become
a better interviewer. This can in turn help you
hire the employees for the job.
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