As the interviewer, you should always be aware that your
potential employee could have several other offers. You are doing more than
just interviewing your candidate; think of it as you are selling them the job. During
the interview process your candidate is likely (hopefully) taking mental notes
about you as well, and the company overall. Therefore, it’s important to not
only ask questions, but also inform them about yourself and your position
within the company.
When it
comes to the interview process, always be respectful towards your candidate and
attentive when they are speaking. This will make your candidate feel more
comfortable and important. Let them know about your company’s culture and how
your executives make an effort to get to know their employees on a personal
level.
Your candidate should also be informed that their opinions
matter and their feedback would always be considered. Also, knowing that there
are competitors, it’s critical to make a better offer. This way your candidate
can compare salaries, healthcare insurance, benefits, and hours. If your
candidate brings up a counter-offer they received from another company, always
counter the counter-offer.
Aside from being the interviewer, always be prepared for
your candidate to ask you some questions of his or her own. They will often ask
about their career path, which you should always answer in a long-term
perspective in order for them to feel secure at your company. Make sure you are
also well informed about your co-workers and what they do because your
candidate may ask what they are like to see if they will fit in.
This is a candidate-driven job market, which means top
candidates can afford to be particular about which offer to accept, so always
make a good case because they are interviewing you too.
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