The job interview is a powerful factor in the employee selection process during a retained executive search. While it may not deserve all of the attention that it receives, the interview is still a powerful force in hiring.
Successful hiring takes time and thought, and, like most skills, it also take
practice. Below are fifteen specifics necessary for a successful interview:
- Screen carefully.
- Have a plan.
- Follow a logical sequence.
- Create a proper interview environment.
- Put the candidate at ease.
- Let the candidate do the talking.
- Perfect your questioning techniques
- Become a better listener.
- Keep your reactions to yourself.
- Stay in control.
- Take notes.
- Don't oversell the position.
- Conclude the interview on a positive note.
- Write an interview summary.
- Learn from each experience.
