Archive for the 'Interviewing' Category
There is nothing more important in the hiring process than the interview. Time spent one-on-one with a candidate will be your best gauge for determining whether or not the job seeker adequately qualifies for the position and how he or she will fit within the corporate culture of your organization.
But job candidates are not the only ones who must prepare for an interview. Human resource professionals and managers must develop strategies to conduct successful interviews as well. To learn more about giving the best interview, read through our series of interviewing posts on The Hiring Site.
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We Asked, You Answered: Reader Interview Questions, Part II…The Best of the Rest
For the second of our two-part series on reader-submitted interview questions, take a look at the best of the rest…from the old standbys, to the brainteasers, to the somewhat bizarre.
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We Asked, You Answered: Reader Interview Questions, Part I…The Best of the Best
Last week, we challenged you to give us the most effective, insightful interview questions you’ve either asked or been asked — and you didn’t disappoint.
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Interviewing Candidates? Five Red Flags (That Might Not Be)
When you’re interviewing candidates, most recruiters and hiring managers already know the red flags you need to look out for – bad-mouthing current/former employers, showing up late and/or unprepared, taking a call during the interview, dressing inappropriately, etc…All for good reason, of course.
Being overly skittish, however, does you a disservice – potentially letting otherwise good candidates slip through the cracks. Consider the following ‘traditional’ warning signals, which may turn out to be false alarms:
They don’t have a lot of experience related to the specific job.
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Give Us Your Best Interview Questions for a Chance to Win!
Calling all recruiters and hiring managers: Help us compile a list of the best interview questions ever asked, and you could be the lucky recipient of a Flip Ultra™ video camera!
As the economy stabilizes, you will likely need to increase headcount.
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Time to Clean Up Those Cliché Interview Questions?
Life is full of clichés — but your interviews shouldn’t fall victim to them.
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Ask This, Not That! Avoiding Inappropriate Interview Questions
If you’ve ever skimmed the Eat This, Not That!
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