Interviewing a Job Candidate for Recruiters (2020)

Interview Across the Generations

• The ever-evolving interview process

1. Interview Preparation

• DNA of past successful hires
• Company culture and core values

2. Interaction with Hiring Authorities

• Eliminate obstacles of traditional hiring
• Obtain performance vs. skill-based requisitions
• Impact of timing and expectations
• Identify career path and training
• Understand new workforce model

3. Interview Process

• Interview objectives
• Screening and courtesy interviews
• Benefits of a general interview
• How to conduct a behavioral interview
• Prevent problem areas by establishing rapport and trust

4. Determine the Best Candidates

• Take emotion out of the equation
• Present the best candidates

5. Prep and Debrief

• Pre-close, prep, and debrief candidates and hiring authorities
• Extend offers that will be accepted

6. Follow Up and Quality Control

• Maintain your negotiator status
• Help improve engagement and retention

Conclusion

• Next steps