Rick Docekal - Tips on Interviewing Effectively

A chain is only as strong as its' weakest link, the strength of any organization is the people that are in it, (insert any cliché here). All true and all speak to the importance of hiring the right candidate the first time. Many hiring managers fall short by not conducting a thorough and proper interview. Here are some tips on preparing for and conducting a proper interview.

1. Create a job description for the position. If you have not done so already, you should have but now is a perfect time to start. Every position in your organization should have a detailed job description outlying the performance expectation.
2. Formulate questions that you can ask in the interview to determine if the candidate can perform the specific descriptions of the position. These questions need to be well thought out and written down. These questions should not "lead" the candidate to the answer you are looking for. For example, if you are trying to determine if your candidate fully commits to their job you would not ask them straight out, of course they will say yes! They want the job. Instead ask them specific reasons on why they left their last employment and be attentive to employment gaps and multiple jobs on their resume.
3. Outline the interview for the candidate up front. Let them know the order of the interview. Tell them that you are going to be asking a set of questions and to please respond in as great of detail as possible, than let them know that after you are done you will be happy to answer any questions they may have. This will set the expectation of the interview process and will help avoid you getting off track.
4. Ask every question and allow a full detailed response from your candidate. Stick to the script throughout.
5. Take active notes. It is not rude and don't think you will remember everything. Write down what you liked in their response and what you don't like.
   Avoid distractions. Set your calendar for the interview time and make sure your co-workers know that you are not to be disturbed.
6. Don't hire on the spot. You need to consider everything that was discussed in the interview.

Information provided courtesty of ArrowUp Consulting, Rick Docekal Founder/CEO. ArrowUp provides consulting on business growth, sales production and operational expense control. Visit the Founder's website at http://www.rickdocekal.com to see what ArrowUp Consulting can do for your large or small business using the ArrowUp System.
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