b'SELECTIONtheir work style align? Without the5 Donts WhenPeople want a clear path and have right coach in place, they may notexpectations of you and your com-achieve their true potential. Interviewing pany. There is nothing worse than beginning a new job and learning 3. Prepare with Real-life1.Dont Be Late that you made a mistake due to Scenarios Make a positive first impressionmisinformation. You are working right away. There is nothing worsehard to find the best people, so To uncover more about how some- than preparing for an interview thanmake sure to be clear on what you one would react to certain situationsto be kept waiting. It shows a lack ofcan and cant do for them during the in a role, consider creating real-liferespect for a candidate and sets theinterview process so that they will scenarios you can share with them.tone for their time with you. Peoplestay with you.Ask how they would handle some- want to feel important, and being thing if encountered. This will allowon time makes someone feel your5. Dont Forget to Follow you to assess how they work in situ- time is well spent with them. Upations you face often.2. Dont Make Assump- Always follow up with the next steps 4. Make People Feelin the process. Whether they are Important tions going to proceed in your candidate Do not make assumptions based onqueue or not. Share feedback with Preparing to be interviewed can besomeones appearance or factorsthem or leave them with their Top nerve-racking. People can be onthat relate to age, gender, or race.Talent Report if possible. Having edge, and it is important for youEvaluate them on their qualifica- them walk away feeling good about to put them at ease. Letting themtions and their ability to fit into youryour company is important, even if know you value their time helps setjob role. Go into your conversationthey do not get the open position.the stage for a successful conversa- with a clean slate and let them share tion. Remembering their experiencetheir story along the way. Conclusion as a positive one is something thatAdd a few best practices to your will separate you from the crowd.3.Dont Interrupt or Talkinterviewing regimen. You were 5. Ensure the Culture Fit istoo Much or Be Dismis- onceacandidateyourself,so sive of Their Ideas remember what made your experi-Right ence a good one. Do things that will Somepeopletakelongerthanmake the candidate feel import-You believe you have found yourotherstoprocessquestions.It person, but ask yourself if they fitdoesnt mean their answers wontant and change things up that may your culture. They can be uber-tal- be fantastic; it just means they maynot have been top of mind to you ented, and come with a load ofneed a bit more time. Let the candi- before. Finding top candidates is experience, but what if they dontdate finish speaking before you askhard, so make sure to treat them align with your companys coreadditional questions. Sometimes,well as you uncover if their fit is right values? your silence will allow them to openfor you.If Integrity is a core value for you,up even more to you.take time to explore this in your can- 4. Dont Make Promises didate. Craft and ask questions thatYou Cant Keepallow you to see if this person will act with Integrity in this role. Bring- Sadly, Ive read a lot lately on how ing someone into the fold who adds,hiring leaders are overpromising not detracts, from your culture isto get a candidate to accept their paramount to your success. offer. Do not get caught in this trap. 5 Dos and 5 Donts for Your Next Candidate Interview 73'