Before the Interview
Name a benefit of interviewing
–Meet New People
–Expand your Professional Network
–Opportunity to Brand Swisher
Find New Talent (Your Successor!)
If you are not a citizen do you have the right to remain permanently in the United States?
If this is not legal, how should it be rephrased
Illegal
Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S?
What's the first step in preparing to interview a candidate
Review:
Job Description
Resume
This position requires some overnight business travel. Would you be able to travel overnight when required?
If this is not legal, how should it be rephrased
Legal
What you look for in a resume
•Work objective or career summary
•Relevant skills and qualifications
•Employment history
•Grammar and spelling
Do you have any physical conditions which may limit your ability to perform the job applied for?
If this is not legal, how should it be rephrased
Illegal
Are you able to perform the physical requirements outlined in the job descriptions, which includes, lifting up to 40 ponds, sitting for long periods of time, etc?
Name 2 items that should be included in a thank you letter.
thank the interviewer, acknowledge confidence about personal skills, any further inquiries, re-state your interest in the position
State an interview "Don't"
•DON’T go into the interview blind. Know what you want and the questions you will ask
•DON’T tip your hand. Don’t lead them
•DON’T jump the gun. Make a selection after you’ve interviewed EVERYONE, so they can be evaluated fairly
Have you ever worked for a Company under a different name?
If this is not legal, how should it be rephrased
Legal
What should you (as the hiring manager) do immediately following the interview process
Contact the candidate and let them know what their status is:
They did not get the job
They have the job
You're bringing them back in for another interview
State an interview "Do"
•DO use: Behavioral Interview Questions (Tell me about a time…)
•DO use the same measurement tool for each candidate.
•DO get over your biases. A type-o isn’t a deal breaker
Are you currently being treated for any illness that would prohibit you from performing the job?
If this is not legal, how should it be rephrased
Illegal
Can you perform all the job requirements listed in the job description?
(never discuss medical issues that may indicate they need accommodations)
How long should you take to make a decision on a candidate
As soon as possible
The background check can take a while