Our 7-Step Guide to Interviewing

In my recent webinar on strategic interviewing, I detailed a comprehensive seven-step approach that any hiring manager can use to improve their recruitment strategies. Here’s a brief overview of each step to ensure a successful hiring process:

1. Get Clarity: Understand the specific requirements of the role, considering the type of talent needed—be it potential, emerging, or proven.

2. Fill the Funnel: Develop strategies for casting a wide net to attract a diverse pool of candidates, and outline effective methods for reviewing resumes.

3. Screen All Candidates: Emphasize the importance of the initial screening call and identify key attributes to look for in preliminary discussions.

4. Interview #1 (Behavior and Thought Process): Focus on uncovering insights about the candidate's behavior and thought processes through targeted questions.

5. Interview #2 (Background and Aspirations): Dive into the candidate’s past professional experiences and discuss their future aspirations to gauge alignment with the role's trajectory.

6. Vet Your Candidate: Conduct thorough reference checks and consider group interviews or defense sessions to assess the candidate’s fit and verify their credentials.

7. Interview #3 (Commitment and Expectations): In the final interview, discuss detailed job expectations and mutual goals to ensure alignment and commitment from both sides.

Each of these steps is designed not just to assess a candidate's ability to perform the job, but also to ensure they are a perfect fit for the company’s culture and long-term vision.

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