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A Perspective On Interviewing Techniques
Simon Guest
Why are interviews important?
What I look for in an interview...
Three Questions
Is this person smart?Can this person get things done?Does this person have integrity?
Hire for the company, not for the role
Deep dive on experience, with a focus on executionWhat exactly was your role?
Tell me how you did that?
Role PlayingImagine I'm a customer at XYZ. I want X. How would you deliver?
(For Developers) Coding/Designing on
the Whiteboard
Good developers will naturally gravitate
towards the whiteboard - don't
need to ask
Personal Growth Pie Chart
What do you do today?How do you want to grow?
What's the difference?
Stengths and Weaknesses
If I were to ask your peers...(A good way to get an honest
answer)
Why are you leaving?Could this circumstance come up
again, and how would it be different?
Anti-patterns for interviews
Talking more than Listening
Remember the 80/20 rule
Playing Stump the Chump
The interviewee doesn't care how smart you are
Asking Personal Questions
Avoid personal questions - or anthing that could be interpreted
in a negative way (religion, politics, family, location, etc.)
Final Thoughts
Would I want to spend another hour
with this person?If the answer is no, it might mean
something...
Being on the fenceThis always is a no hire
Small WorldInterviewee should leave with a
great respect for you/your company, even if they are not