{"id":380,"date":"2017-04-03T10:07:59","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T10:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplyhrservicesltd.co.uk\/?p=380"},"modified":"2019-02-27T17:17:33","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T17:17:33","slug":"interviewing-5-top-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk\/?p=380","title":{"rendered":"Interviewing &#8211; 5 Top Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-384\" src=\"http:\/\/simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cooltext238884657096797.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"http:\/\/simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cooltext238884657096797.png 498w, http:\/\/simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cooltext238884657096797-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-383\" src=\"http:\/\/simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cooltext238884590910111.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"http:\/\/simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cooltext238884590910111.png 756w, http:\/\/simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cooltext238884590910111-300x36.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Interviewing candidates is a very important part of the recruitment process. It gives the employer the opportunity to meet the candidates in person and gain a first impression. The interview allows the employer to collect further information on the applicants, so they can make a more informed decision when it comes to recruiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Prior to interview, review candidate CV\u2019s thoroughly <\/strong><\/span>&#8211; this will help you gain a general understanding of the candidate. Check for gaps in employment history and question these during interview. It may have been a mistake on their CV, or there may be a legitimate reason for the gap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Make the candidate comfortable<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; you want them to feel relaxed and comfortable, so that both you and they get the best from the interview. Offer them a glass of water or a cup of coffee, and if they seem shy or nervous, try to encourage general conversation before the interview begins formally. At the start of the interview, outline what the format will be, ideally getting out of the way anything which may be less comfortable for the candidate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ask behavioural questions<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; for example \u201cTell me about a time when you\u2026\u201d, or \u201cTell me how<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">you \u2026\u2026\u201d. Specific past examples of the candidate\u2019s performance \/ behaviour are good indicators for assessing how they will perform in the future, and a great check to see whether they actually did what they said on their CV!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ask Open questions.<\/strong><\/span> These are questions that cannot be answered with a simple \u201cYes\u201d or \u201cNo\u201d. The candidate has to give a detailed answer, for example, instead of saying \u201cDo you work well as a part of a team?\u201d ask \u201cWhen have you worked well as a part of a team?\u201d, encouraging greater input from the candidate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Be aware of YOUR non-verbal signals!<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Just as you\u2019re watching the candidate for good eye contact and appropriate dress, they are also looking for non-verbal signs from you. Remember that you are representing your Company and department, so you need to ensure that your actions reflect this. Dress professionally; speak clearly; ask questions, but also give candidates time to ask questions for you to answer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For further help on interviewing skills, or for support in designing interview questions, please contact Karen at info@simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope you found this information helpful &#8211; if you need further information on any of these topics, we\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tel:&nbsp; 01934 411275 \/ Email:&nbsp; <\/strong>info@simply-bookkeeping-services.co.uk<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You\u2019ll also find us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interviewing candidates is a very important part of the recruitment process. 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