Conducting Employment Interviews Within The Workplace

An interview is merely a conversation that is held professionally between the applicant and the spokesperson of the company in which they are applying. People apply for positions within companies when there are positions that are open and they are hiring to fill those slots. An interview is the first step in the hiring process and without a doubt the most important step. It is also one of the most popular ways of choosing candidates to work within a company. Interviews are carried out with a particular goal or intention in mind. The main goal of an interview is to collect background information on the person or persons that are being interviewed in order to determine whether or not they are qualified for the open position. An interview is also a chance for the interviewee to observe, ask questions about the company, and to see if the company will be a good fit for them. When an interview is taking place it is imperative for the interviewer to always keep in mind that their purpose in being the interviewer is to not only transmit but also to obtain pertinent, relevant information. Preparing a list of topics and questions to ask the candidates can be helpful as well as contribute to the interview process going more smoothly for both the interviewer and interviewee. The questions are most helpful if they pertain to the candidates accomplishments, knowledge, and quality of being able to perform within the position that they are applying for. When asking the interviewee questions, try asking only questions that are open ended. You want the interviewee to have to go into detail, to explain the answer to your questions so that they can give you full, meaningful answers. You do not want the candidate to be able to answer any questions with a simple yes or no. The most helpful questions that you can ask would be