Interviewing

A detailed Summary of Interviewing

In my previous role as a manager and in my current position I regularly interview potential employees. It is a difficult task, but also an exciting challenge. In many cases, my final analysis will determine the course of an individual's career. It is a very demanding and meticulous role, and I try to take it very seriously. In this paper, I will discuss my role as an interviewer and the steps I take to ensure a good interview. I will analyze my actions in a recent interview and discuss ways for improvement.

Every interview I conduct is usually with an individual who is looking for a new job. I conduct anywhere from one to six interviews per day. It can be very tedious and tiring, but I use a basic structure that enables me to do an effective job each time. Each candidate interview is a quest for knowledge. My goal is to understand what the candidate wants in his or her next job, and to determine whether they have the necessary tools to fit any positions that are currently open. When I say "tools" I refer to not only technical skills, but any social skills as well.

I recently conducted an interview in which I was somewhat unfamiliar with the candidate's skills. While I don't profess to be an expert in most are

The last step in this interview process was to discuss what I would be doing from this point on. I described my role, and what the general hiring and interviewing processes of the client company were. I told him what the next steps would be and that he and I needed to stay in close contact. I explained the need for him to keep me informed of other interviews and job offers, so I could help my account manager stay on top of the client company. We shook hands, and he left the building with a smile on his face.

as, I do need to possess an understanding of many different technologies in order to effectively evaluate individuals. In this particular interview, I needed to research the technology this candidate was using. I did this by reading various publications the company subscribes to, and also by surfing the web. It is the latter that I find the most information. Once I feel I have a good grasp, I then familiarize myself with the candidate's background. Many people have a difficult time creating an effective resume. I write down obvious questions that pop into my head as I read the resume. These are typically questions about length of time at a previous job, particulars regarding responsibilities at a certain job, how previous positions have prepared the candidate for the position they are now applying for. I also have standard questions I use as well to gain an overall picture of a candidate's background.

In the interview, I greeted the candidate warmly and invited them into the interview room. I asked how his day was going and if he had any problems finding our office. He was very pleasant and seemed relaxed. His hands were dry and this confirmed his relaxed demeanor. He was dressed in business casual attire. I went over general information questions, and then asked more in-depth questions as we got to previous employment history. Here I asked more questions as to the length of time he spent with the company, and what he enjoyed about the experience. Usually, if the answer is positive and keeping with the candidates stated goals or objectives, I f

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