Being The Interviewer

Most of the time, tips are created for the jobseeker, especially when they are abouto go into that dreaded “job interview”.

But what about the interviewer?

Well, if this is you first time giving an interview, then you better read this article. Like getting interviewed, the person asking the questions must also be well prepped and ready to go.

Know what to Ask

The right questions eventually bring out the right answers. List down what you want to know about the interviewee and convert them into questions. The favorite question format: What…? E.g. what do you consider you’re greatest achievement; you’re biggest failure, what have done to…etc. The idea is to let the interviewee talk about his or her qualifications about the job.

Listen

This is very important. As the interviewer, it is your duty to listen to what the interviewee has to say. So don’t go drifting off into Neverland while the jobseeker is itemizing his assets. Even if you do have a tape recorder somewhere that could remember all those words for you, you might miss out on the body language that is an equally important factor prior to getting hired.

Smile:

The jobseeker is nervous enough without you glaring at her or him, don’t make it worse.

Maintain a Good Posture

You’re the interviewer; the ball is in your court. Therefore, you have to assert that by maintaining good posture and knowing you’re in charge. An interviewee would most likely not take you seriously if you slouch around on the chair.

Explain what the Position Entails

Most candidates have an idea about the job, but it’s always better to give them a more in-depth view of what you are offering. This is to clear some misconceptions plus to ascertain that the interviewee really wants the job. Not too much though, just enough to get the ball rolling. Watch out for facial expressions while detailing the information.