interviewing.............

[silverlake77]

Im about to start my first round of interviewing for a role in my company, never done any before, and the wierd thing is...im nervous!!
its supposed to be the other way around, haha.
Is this normal or am i just being aprehensive?

 

[Mister B]

You'll be absolutely fine.

Take your time and just make sure that you have a list of all relevant questions and answers. You'll probably find that the first few are over before they've started but you'll soon get into the swing of it

Mister B

 

[Gord]

Normal, but don't worry, after a few it changes, especially when you get people completely unsuitable but you still have to go through the motions.

They will be more nervous than you, if they are not, find out why.

 

[Zeno]

Personally, I always look for a slight sense of uneasiness during interviews. It is a normal human response to what is a stressful situation.

Watch out for the supremely confident.

 

[Recruitment Nick]

takes time to get used to.

Providing you have all the info and questions prepared you'll be fine.

 

[DuaneJackson]

Don't interview alone. Do you have someone else who can sit in with you? I've always found it really useful to get a second opinion on someone.

 

[deniser]

Do it formally in the office, don't be tempted to interview in the pub or elsewhere. A colleague of mine used to carry out interviews in our local (to put himself at ease with a pint or two) but made some very dodgy decisions which we had to extricate ourselves from. Someone who makes a good drinking partner may not necessarily make a good employee.

 

[KM-Tiger]

Don't interview alone. Do you have someone else who can sit in with you? I've always found it really useful to get a second opinion on someone.

Yes, I think that is vital. Sometimes personalities clash, and you can let the other person take over the lead if necessary.

Also, if it's appropriate, get a third person to 'show the interviewee around', and compare notes afterwards.

A trick I've used many times: try and find a point of common interest during the formal interview, doesn't matter what it is, just something you can chat about. When the formal interview is concluded, show the person out, and as you do start a chat about that common interest. The interviewee will think the interview is over and chat to you in an informal way. Can be very revealing.

 

[Minuteman Press]

CMF

Capable
Motivated
Fit

That's what it's all about.

 

[Cornish Steve]

Do a search for the words 'structured interview'. You may find the approach quite helpful. As with most things in life, the more prepared you are, the better things will go. Too many companies adopt a 'hit and miss' approach to interviewing, just hoping that their assessment of personality is right. Often it's not. Be a good scout: Be prepared.

 

[dave_n]

you'll be fine so long as the interviewee is ethnic and female!!!

seriously....it's all about preparation....dont fall into the trap of asking standard interview questions....make sure the questions you ask will reveal the information or give an insight into the person....too many interviews ask the same generic irrelevent questions

 

Start out with the basic questions to steady your nerves - use their application form just to check through their details and ask them to talk through their previous posts ( the relevant ones at least!) This has the added bonus of letting them talk about familiar topics (themselves!) and gives you both a chance to relax a little before getting to the trickier questions!

Best of luck - you'll be much better at it than you think!!!

Kate