| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
pooroldedgar
Joined: 07 Oct 2010
Posts: 181
|
 Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:56 am Post subject: Any advice to how to interview applicants? |
 |
|
| I have to interview a few applicants next week and I've never done it before. Any tips? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
Posts: 15343
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:56 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Let them do the talking. You will soon spot the crazy ones. Weeding out the manifestly mad is the best you can do. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
Posts: 11454
Location: The real world
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Trina Marlow
Joined: 28 Apr 2014
Posts: 50
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MotherF
Joined: 07 Jun 2010
Posts: 1450
Location: 17�48'N 97�46'W
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| nomad soul wrote: |
Plus, be sure to allow at least 7-8 minutes at the end of the interview for the candidates' questions. |
Write down the question they ask you (as closely to their wording as possible) this will help you decide who you think will fit in the best. If they don't have any questions for you, then ask them to tell you what they know about the place and what they expect a typical day will be like. No questions, could be the sign of someone who has done their research. But it will more likely be the sign of someone who has no idea what they are getting into.
As soon as possible after the each interview, talk about it with a trusted friend or colleague. If you are making the decision collectively this is essential, but even if the decision is entirely your own this will help you plant your feelings about each applicant. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
pooroldedgar
Joined: 07 Oct 2010
Posts: 181
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:12 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Thanks guys. Some good advice here. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RedLightning
Joined: 08 Aug 2015
Posts: 137
Location: United States
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I'd pass on the generic questions- keep it natural. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Trina Marlow
Joined: 28 Apr 2014
Posts: 50
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:38 am Post subject: |
|
|
| scot47 wrote: |
| Let them do the talking. You will soon spot the crazy ones. Weeding out the manifestly mad is the best you can do. |
Hahaha. I agree  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
twowheel
Joined: 03 Jul 2015
Posts: 753
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:11 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Trina Marlow wrote: |
| scot47 wrote: |
| Let them do the talking. You will soon spot the crazy ones. Weeding out the manifestly mad is the best you can do. |
Hahaha. I agree |
Very true words there, likewise, I also agree. 
twowheel |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
