Holding job interviews can be a lengthy process, and are often deemed tedious and resource intensive. However, holding carefully prepared job interviews could reduce potential costs in the future.
Treat the recruitment process seriously and prepare thoroughly before the interview process starts. Decide beforehand what skills and behaviours are necessary for the position and create a system which can be used to measure applicants against your expectations. Consider the interview itself, as something slightly different may draw special qualities out of the job candidate. Moving away from a typical format of a job interview may also prevent a candidate sticking to rehearsed answers. You may even consider using social media to find out something about the job candidates; this is a common practice.
To avoid forming an instant impression of a person, prepare questions and techniques carefully for the interview. Although you may be tempted to rush through the interview process, make sure that you have asked the questions which will draw out a person?s true character so that you find the most suitable person for the job. This could save time and money by reducing the chance of having to enter into the recruitment process again in the future and may even reduce the need for training.
Hold the interviews at a venue which is conducive to honest and open discussion; a place which creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. If your place of business is bustling and noisy, consider the short term renting of a serviced office or meeting room to ensure a peaceful environment.
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