How Hiring Managers Can Interview Like a Pro

How Hiring

Managers Can

Interview Like a Pro

Simple Steps to Insure the

Best Outcome for Everyone

Why Interviews Matter

● Can set the tone for

your working

relationship

● Attract or deter

quality hires

● Help to find the

right hire

● Because everyone

deserves it

Inviting the Interviewees

Have Your Times Ready

Have options in your calendar blocked.

Making the Call

● Introduce yourself.

● State your intent

(and the position).

● Make the invite.

● Inform them of how

things will progress.

Confirm with Email

Take the lead. Cover the details.

Be Prepared

Have Questions Ready

Pros prepare.

Tips on Asking Questions

● Be familiar with questions you’re going to

ask

● Be consistent with questions used

o Use behavioral-based questions

o HR has created and sent these out

o Be fair and protect your company

● Know what answers you’re looking

for, but also be open to new ideas.

Review Their Resume

Ahead of Time

Give Yourself Enough

Time for the Interview

Respect their time and the process.

Inform Your Staff

● Let them know

what day you’ll be

interviewing.

● Tell them who is

coming and when.

● Make sure they

respect the time.

I have

10 interviews today.

?!?!

Be Prepared to Answer

Questions Yourself

Both sides are interviewing each other.

It Takes Two

Coordinate with another Manager/Supervisor.

It’s Happening!

On the BIG Day

Dress to Impress

Wear Professional Attire.

Remind the Front

People Get Busy.

Greet Them Professionally

Make a Great First Impression.

Give Undivided Attention

● Minimize

everything on

computer (or do

Sleep Mode)

● DND your phone

● Silence your cell

● Close your door

(can even put a

paper sign on it)

Conducting the Interview

Start Socially

Put people at ease.

Be Professionally

Approachable

Words. Attitude. Body language.

Conversation vs.

Interrogation

Interviews are two-way streets.

Ask Follow Up Questions

Dig into the details. Check your assumptions.

Describe the Next Steps

Let them know how the process works.

Shocking Mistakes

You Need To Avoid 5

Talking Too Much

Ask a Question. Then Listen.

Accepting General Answers

Don’t Settle for Stock Responses.

Using Memory vs. Notes

The brain is for process, not storage.

Write their answers down.

Not Knowing Legal Limits

Direct questions about family, marital status,

age, religious or political affiliation are not

permitted within the employment interview.

A Few Questions to Avoid

● Are you married?

● Are you divorced?

● How old are you?

● Do you have any children or

intend to have children?

● What are your daycare plans?

● Do you own or rent a home?

● Do you have any debts?

● Do you suffer from any illnesses

or disabilities?

Blinded by Personal

Preferences

We’re all susceptible.

After the offer.

Post Interview

Provide Closure

● Be a stand up pro.

● Call or email all

candidates

interviewed.

● Thank them for

their time, and let

them know they

haven’t been

chosen.

Now You’re A

PRO! Knock ‘em Dead, Tiger!