Interview Techniques 

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Actively Listen:

• Concentrate.
• Demonstrate that you are listening  - Lean forward, nod, good eye contact.
• Seek clarification if you are not sure of what the candidate is saying.
• Concentrate on what the candidate is saying rather than thinking about your next question.
• Don’t jump in and talk over.

Candidate Questions:

At the end of the interview, ask whether they have any questions – shows they have prepared and assesses their level of interest!  Prepare answers and ensure you can confidently talk about your Company ie:

• The company structure and reporting lines.
• Company performance and future plans.
• Career progression, benefits.
• Training and development offered.
• The interviewers own career history with the company.

The Close:

• Thank them for their time and for attending the interview.
• Explain the timescales for decisions / second interviews (if relevant).

Ideally you want every candidate to walk out of the interview wanting to work for the company  and you!    Take notes on interview / candidate for feedback and decision making process.  Don’t underestimate the time and effort that needs to go into the interview process.

Practice makes Perfect!!

We are consultative in our approach to the whole Recruitment Process and would be happy to discuss and advise in more detail the above, as this only gives a brief overview.

We hold regular events where we cover more in-depth information on Interviewing – please call Juliette or Joe NOW to find out more about how we can help you find the right candidates without all the hassle.