| Conducting a job interview is one of the most | | | | questions. Take your own time and plan your |
| important tasks managers or supervisors can perform. | | | | questions well. |
| As a result of their ability to judge the best candidate | | | | After the initial general questions take a short break |
| for the job, they are in the position to ensure a | | | | and have an informal chat with the candidate before |
| successful future for the company. Conducting a job | | | | starting with the next series of questions. This will |
| interview is not an easy task for first time interviewers. | | | | create a more relaxed atmosphere and will assist the |
| The main attribute needed to conduct a successful | | | | candidate in answering the questions as best they can. |
| interview is self confidence. You must be seen to be | | | | This next level of questions include those which tell you |
| approachable as this will have an effect on how the | | | | how much skill and talent a person has and whether |
| candidate performs. Potential employers as well as the | | | | they are right for the job. From these questions you |
| candidate quite often get nervous during a job | | | | will be able to highlight the applicant's talent and |
| interview. Be specific and make every effort to create | | | | expertise. Be sure to note down every point you |
| a non-threatening atmosphere. Greet the candidate | | | | observe, as it will benefit you when you are making |
| appropriately and give a firm hand shake. This will go a | | | | the final decision. Some of the important questions |
| long way towards creating a friendly atmosphere and | | | | asked in this section are those that are asking the |
| putting the candidate at ease. | | | | candidate what they are looking for in a job, why they |
| When you are ready to start an interview, meet the | | | | should be considered for the position, what can you |
| candidate and greet him/her warmly. Thank the | | | | offer over another candidate etc. |
| applicant for taking the time to attend the interview. | | | | Deciding whether a candidate is best suited for a |
| Appropriate eye contact is very important as it will | | | | particular job or choosing among equally qualified |
| make your task more pleasant. Ask the candidate to | | | | candidates, is a difficult task. You must be able to |
| have a seat. This will reduce any tension and will allow | | | | judge and ask appropriate questions so that will give |
| you to begin the interview positively. | | | | you the necessary information to help you with the |
| Being sure to ask the right kind of questions, at the | | | | decision making. You may choose to ask questions |
| appropriate time plays a very important role while | | | | related to the candidate's previous experiences, |
| conducting a job interview. Ask the questions as they | | | | behaviour and relationships with co-workers, |
| increase in order of importance. Begin with more | | | | management style, what they are looking for in a job, |
| general questions such as asking for personal details, | | | | and their suitability as a team member. |
| why the candidate has chosen your company etc. | | | | Conclude the interview positively with a friendly thank |
| Always wait patiently and listen attentively to the | | | | you and handshake. Allow yourself a few minutes |
| answers from the candidate. You will be able to think | | | | before commencing the next interview. This will help |
| of the next question whilst the previous one is being | | | | you make the right decision. If you rush and make the |
| answered, unless you have a list of prepared | | | | wrong choice it may be a concern for the company. |