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Interview Tips & Tricks for Companies
| Guest post by: Hannah McKinnon |
Article Overview: Finding the right person for your company is a time-consuming challenge, and expensive when things don’t work out the way you hoped. Here are some tips for leading a successful interview.
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Interview Tips & Tricks for Companies
1)
Relax
The candidate is probably at least as
nervous as you are. Remember; you’re both there for the same reason - they hope
it’ll be a great fit so they are offered the job and you hope they’re the ideal
candidate and you can stop your recruiting efforts.
2)
Prepare
Never try to “wing it” when interviewing.
The candidate will probably notice and it will not reflect well on your
company. Take time to review their resume prior to the meeting and highlight
any parts where you would like clarification. Jot down questions you may have
that are relevant to their experience and knowledge.
3)
Make the candidate feel comfortable
Explain the interview process within
your company so they know what to expect. Show them where the washrooms are.
Offer them a glass or water or a coffee. Make the environment comfortable so it
facilitates a great exchange and not a nervous encounter.
4)
Let them speak first
Many interviewers jump in and present
the company and the available role, rather than allowing the candidate to
present themselves and their career history first. If you start the
conversation by talking about the role and the type of person you’re looking
for, the candidate can tailor their presentation of themselves to fit what you
have just described.
5)
Give details about the role and the company
What tasks will the candidate carry out?
Who will they be working with? What tools and training will you provide? Is
there any room for growth and career development? How will their performance be
measured? These are but a few subjects you should touch upon to give the
candidate true insight into your company.
6)
Allow “open question” time
Ensure the candidate has sufficient time
to ask about anything that hasn’t been discussed. An informed candidate can
make a better decision.
7)
Let them meet other employees
A quick meeting with other staff members
can really help both parties in making their decision to either pursue the
discussions or not.
8)
Make notes
If you’re interviewing many candidates
for a role, it is essential you make notes during the interview so you remember
the person accurately.
9)
Offer a trial day
Making the decision to hire someone, or
to take a new role, after a short interview can be very daunting, so why not
bring them in for the day to show them what the job is really about, and to get
to know the candidate better?
10)
Tell them what’s next and keep your
promises
Explain the next steps in the interview
process. Will there be a 2nd interview, a trial day? When should
they expect to hear from you? Whatever you commit to, remember to keep your
promises. It’s frustrating when interviewers commit to giving feedback but fail
to do so. Even if it’s to say you haven’t made a decision yet, the candidate
will appreciate you keeping them informed.
Best of luck!
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About the Author: Hannah McKinnon RSS for Hannah's articles - Visit Hannah's website McKinnon is leveraging her start-up experience with PoolingPeople.ca, the only online platform enabling companies to temporarily borrow and lend or permanently transfer their employees. A multilingual professional who has worked in the Swiss, German, Dutch and UK markets, McKinnon's most recent position was with Talisman Software. Joining Talisman in 1995, McKinnon was the third person to be hired with the company when it was in its start-up years. As joint-managing director for the European IT recruitment and consultancy company, McKinnon was instrumental in implementing structure and organization that enabled sales to thrive, growing the company's revenues from $2.5 million in 1995 to $100 million in 2009. With a diverse, international background, McKinnon immigrated to Toronto in 2010 with her family, and launched her entrepreneurial endeavor PoolingPeople.ca in January 2011. Based in Canada, the company provides employers with a platform where they can temporarily borrow and lend or permanently transfer employees among members, helping to manage their fluctuating staffing needs, lower recruitment and downtime costs, reduce redundancies and increase profitability. Click here to visit Hannah's website   Interview Tips Tricks for Companies Proud to be in Canada EH A new approach to staffing Networking woes |
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