Interview Techniques

Conducting an interview is a crucial step in finding the right candidate for a job. Hiring the wrong candidate can end up costing the company a lot of money not to mention the lost productivity. It is important that those who are hiring pay attention to detail and make sure that they hire a candidate that is not only good on paper but will be able to actually do the job and will be able to work with the people already employed in the company. In this article we will go over a few things that will help you conduct a proper interview.
The first step to conducting an interview is starting on time. This may seem like a very basic tip but the fact is that if you arrive at the interview on time and start on time you will know which candidates are punctual and have take this interview seriously. This is especially effective when you are conducting a group interview. The purpose of an interview is to find out three main things, Will the candidate be able to do the job? Will the candidate like doing the job? Will you be able to stand working with the candidate? You interview questions should help you discover these things.
Interviewers often make the mistake of talking to much. Remember that the interview is a chance for you to get to know the candidate and not for the candidate to get to know you. In a properly conducted interview the candidate will have spoken for 70 to 80% of the time. Make sure that you make eye contact and pay attention to what the candidate is saying. Do not be afraid of silence. Take the opportunity to see how the candidate reacts in a slightly uncomfortable situation. Follow these simple techniques and you will have no problem finding the perfect candidate for the position.