Interview Tips
Here are some tips for how to conduct a productive interview.
Prepare.
Prepare thoroughly before an interview.Review the candidate's resume and cover letter to learn about their work history and experience.Prepare questions that relate to their resume and the position they are applying for.
Use similar questions to evaluate candidates.When interviewing different candidates ,Ask similiar questions.This creates a standard to compare candidates against.If you ask each candidate different questions,it may be hard to assess their responses.
Take notes.Taking notes helps you remember the details of an interview.But taking notes can fell impersonal or even unfriendly.So when the interview begins ,you should tell the candidate why you're taking notes.Otherwise, they may feel nervous.
Let the candidate speak.Do not dominate the interview.Candidates need an opportunity to present their qualifications and skills.Some experts say that the interviewer should speak 20% of the time or less.
