{"id":573,"date":"2019-02-20T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T22:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addison.lwh.dev\/insights\/lookout-job-interview\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T12:07:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T19:07:01","slug":"lookout-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addisongroup.com\/insights\/lookout-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Lookout for These During a Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Recruiting the right employees is vital for business success. Focusing on what to watch and listen for during a job interview is one step toward employing the best candidates for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Candidate Spent Time Learning About the\nJob<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for signs that a\ncandidate has spent time learning about your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do responses and\nquestions demonstrate preparation?<\/li><li>Listen for\nresponses that indicate awareness about your clientele and\/or products.<\/li><li>Note if a\nprospective employee is able to link values and goals with your business and\nthe job.<\/li><li>Do they ask\ninformed questions, such as those related to the position\u2019s procedures?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay Attention to Job Interview Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are well aware that interaction\nstyle affects work relationships, morale, and productivity. Interviews offer time\nto observe candidates\u2019 actions, language use, job interest, and confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Did the candidate\narrive on time and interact well with staff?<\/li><li>Observe overall\ncommunication, including eye contact, tone of voice, and posture. Do they interrupt\nor make lengthy yet limited responses?<\/li><li>Watch for signs\nof insecurity or lack of preparation.<\/li><li>Is the candidate\nconfident and humble, or smug and overly assured?<\/li><li>How do you rate\nthe person\u2019s ability to interact with others?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Get the Information You Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The interview is a time for\nlearning about the candidate beyond the resume. You want to gain as much\ninformation as possible about the person\u2019s experience, skills, and potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Discussion about work\nhistory aligns with the resume.<\/li><li>The candidate\ndescribes successes, challenges, and goals.<\/li><li>The questions you\nposed were clearly answered.<\/li><li>Are they able to\nlink skills, abilities, and goals with the job at hand?<\/li><li>Does the\ncandidate have reasonable expectations\nrelated to advancement potential, benefits, and opportunities?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Candidate was Able to Follow Your Lead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want the interview to\nbegin and end as expected. Candidates who follow an interviewer\u2019s lead show\nadaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Was the candidate\nable to adjust, such as being questioned by another interviewer?<\/li><li>Make note if they\ncomfortably participated in the interview\u2019s closing. <\/li><li>Set aside a few\nmoments to write down the immediate impressions you had of this candidate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To learn about who we hire, <a href=\"https:\/\/dlcinc.com\/our-consultants\/#top\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recruiting the right employees is vital for business success. 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