interviews are a critical part of the
hiring process but many managers don't
know how to conduct an interview well
here's some advice first stick to a
structure this sets up the parameters of
the interview and keeps you both focused
be sure to manage your time accordingly
1 give a brief description of the
company to outline the job duties 3 ask
the applicant questions or give the
candidate and opportunity to ask you
questions try not to talk too much
talking about 30% of the time is a good
rule of thumb
watch nonverbal signals eye contact
appropriate dress and self-confidence
can tell you a lot about the sincerity
and professionalism of your potential
candidate for example is a kid is
sitting comfortably yet upright in his
chair Saachi posture speaks loudly about
sloppy work and low self-esteem try not
to be too chummy keep all your questions
job-related if you spend the interview
chatting you may make a hiring decision
because you like the candidate versus
whether the person is truly qualified
for the job
prepare come up with questions in four
categories fact-finding creative
thinking problem-solving and behavioral
here are some examples tell me about
your most challenging and least
challenging job tell me about a job you
liked the most and least and why
tell me about a time when you tried to
do something and failed where do you see
yourself in five years what things are
most important to you in a work
situation describe some situations in
which you have worked under pressure or
met deadlines what qualifications do you
have that you feel would make you
successful here why are you leaving your
present job in your last position what
were the things that you liked the most
or the least tell me about your most
significant accomplishment
if I spoke to your previous employer
what would he or she say are your
greatest strengths and weaknesses what
motivates you the most describe what you
feel would be an ideal work environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
guidelines as well as federal and state
laws prohibit asking certain questions
of a job applicant be sure to avoid
asking about the candidates age national
origin or race this includes asking
where they were born or where their
family is from religion
marital status including asking if they
have or intend to have children mental
history or medical information under the
Americans with Disabilities Act
employers may not ask about the
existence nature or severity of a
disability or health condition the
following acceptable alternative
questions can be asked on the
application or the interview but be
careful if you ask them incorrectly you
can easily find yourself in a sticky
situation so only use these if you have
a bona fide reason to ask do you have
any responsibilities that conflict with
the jobs attendance or travel
arrangements are you able to work in the
United States on an unrestricted basis
are you able to perform the duties on
the job description with or without
reasonable accommodations if hired can
you provide proof that you are at least
18 years of age do you have any
conflicts that would prevent you from
working the schedule discussed what
languages do you speak fluently would
you have any problem working overtime if
required would anything prohibit you
from making a long-term commitment to
the position for more tips on how to
screen resumes conduct phone and live
interviews or background checks
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