If you're thinking of hiring, then read this:
Interviewing can be stressful, right?
As an employer, you're nervous about:
- Dud hires
- Costly training
- Time-consuming interviews
Trust me, I can think of better things to do.
But it's all good.
Because I've collected 6 simple tips to help you discover your dream team.
As an employer, you're nervous about:
- Dud hires
- Costly training
- Time-consuming interviews
Trust me, I can think of better things to do.
But it's all good.
Because I've collected 6 simple tips to help you discover your dream team.
1. Be Objective
Now, before talking with your suspects, you must separate personal opinions and biases.
Do this by interviewing with a partner.
Play some good cop, bad cop, then compare notes after the interrogation.
This will allow you to reflect and reduce those biases.
Now, before talking with your suspects, you must separate personal opinions and biases.
Do this by interviewing with a partner.
Play some good cop, bad cop, then compare notes after the interrogation.
This will allow you to reflect and reduce those biases.
2. Personal Investment
Next,
It's said, "Don't judge a book by its cover."
But, that seems silly to me.
After all,
We are talking about an innate behavior that serves us well in the real world.
Next,
It's said, "Don't judge a book by its cover."
But, that seems silly to me.
After all,
We are talking about an innate behavior that serves us well in the real world.
Plus, a lot can be learned from a person's
>Wardrobe
>Grooming habits
>General presentations.
It is the first thing I account for while interviewing.
It shows me how invested they are in the job.
And determines whether I take them seriously or not.
>Wardrobe
>Grooming habits
>General presentations.
It is the first thing I account for while interviewing.
It shows me how invested they are in the job.
And determines whether I take them seriously or not.
3. Body Language
Then you must consider how one carries themselves during the interview.
Are they upright when
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Or are they
Curved
Slouching
Dragging their feet?
One displays a level of confidence, and the latter displays insecurity.
Then you must consider how one carries themselves during the interview.
Are they upright when
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Or are they
Curved
Slouching
Dragging their feet?
One displays a level of confidence, and the latter displays insecurity.
Also, account for the direction your body is facing.
Are they
Facing you
Leaning forward
Making eye contact?
This displays the person is attentive and interested.
I will quickly end the interview if you can't get this right.
Are they
Facing you
Leaning forward
Making eye contact?
This displays the person is attentive and interested.
I will quickly end the interview if you can't get this right.
4. Probing Questions
After a quick body language check, I begin to establish the applicant's baseline.
Do this with small talk and simple questions about topics such as
- Hobbies
- Old jobs
- Education
- Favorite Superhero
(Mine's Wolverine).
After a quick body language check, I begin to establish the applicant's baseline.
Do this with small talk and simple questions about topics such as
- Hobbies
- Old jobs
- Education
- Favorite Superhero
(Mine's Wolverine).
Followed by a more challenging and uncomfortable one.
Ex.
Simple: Where did you work last?
Difficult: Why were you let go?
While answering, pay attention to their
1. Posture
2. Hand gestures
3. Facial Expressions
This will be vital information as the interview develops.
Ex.
Simple: Where did you work last?
Difficult: Why were you let go?
While answering, pay attention to their
1. Posture
2. Hand gestures
3. Facial Expressions
This will be vital information as the interview develops.
5. Active vs. passive phrases.
Once you're in the thick of the interview, start using open-ended questions.
This allows the applicant to open up.
During this, focus on the language they use.
Once you're in the thick of the interview, start using open-ended questions.
This allows the applicant to open up.
During this, focus on the language they use.
Speaking actively tends to associate well with a sense of self-control and confidence.
While passive language typically displays nervousness and uncertainty.
Pay close attention!
While passive language typically displays nervousness and uncertainty.
Pay close attention!
6. Instincts
Lastly, trust your gut.
I've walked away from interviews where the applicant checks off all the boxes.
But,
My stomach and heart are uneasy about the individual.
I've been burned plenty of times when I ignore it.
Lastly, trust your gut.
I've walked away from interviews where the applicant checks off all the boxes.
But,
My stomach and heart are uneasy about the individual.
I've been burned plenty of times when I ignore it.
Summary
1. Objective Analysis
2. Personal Investment
3. Body Language
4. Probing questions
5. Active vs. Passive phrases
6. Instincts
Follow these 6 simple strategies and watch talent flood into your business.
1. Objective Analysis
2. Personal Investment
3. Body Language
4. Probing questions
5. Active vs. Passive phrases
6. Instincts
Follow these 6 simple strategies and watch talent flood into your business.
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- Leadership
- Productivity
- Team Development
For more, follow me
@milesw
And shoot me a DM to talk about team building.
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>Conflict Resolution
>Setting Boundaries
>Delivering bad news
>Giving and receiving feedback
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