How to Conduct a Job Interview
Before the Interview
Prepare for the interview
Decide what kind of interview you want to give
Review the job description
Gather any reasonable information the candidate
Behavioral interview
Audition interview
Stress interview.
Tag team interview
Understand what kind of candidate you're looking for
Develop questions relating to job knowledge and experience
Schedule the interview
Familiarize yourself with each applicant by scanning their documents just before the interview
During the Interview
Set the tone
Start off with a description of what the job entails
Ask your prepared questions
Take notes while interviewing
Periodically ask your gut how it feels about the candidate
Bring the interview to a close after your questions are answered or time runs out
After the Interview
Be honest with yourself about your interview performance when measuring the candidate's own performance
Develop a rating system with which to judge the candidates
Evaluate your applicants based on the criteria first, and against one another second.
Negotiate salary, benefits and a start date
Give the applicant you want to hire time to think about your offer