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Greet them properly What They Want to Know: Regardless of your job,
things may go wrong and it won’t always be business
All you have to do is make sure that your interviewees as usual. With this type of question, the hiring manager
are greeted by a friendly member of staff and that wants to know how you will react in a difficult situation.
they know that they’re going to be taken care of. Focus on how you resolved a challenging situation
when you respond.
If possible, greet them yourself, even if they have to
take a seat for five minutes before the interview Have you ever made a mistake? How did
starts. It all helps settle their nerves. you handle it?
Offer them a drink What They Want to Know: Nobody is perfect, and we
all make mistakes. The interviewer is more interested
A glass of water can be a lifesaver for a candidate. For in how you handled it when you made an error, rather
one it’s difficult to talk with a dry throat and lips, which than in the fact that it happened.
is an inevitable side effect of nerves.
Give an example of how you worked on a
It can also give them a moment to pause and refocus team.
when they’re faced with a difficult question. So, make
sure you offer them a drink before the interview starts.
What They Want to Know: Many jobs require working
as part of a team. In interviews for those roles, the
Smile hiring manager will want to know how well you work
with others and cooperate with other team members.
It might sound obvious, but body language is an
essential part of the interview process on both Share an example of how you were able
sides. We’ve written about it ourselves.
to motivate employees or co-workers.
So while you’re keeping an eye on your candidate’s
What They Want to Know: Do you have strong
body language for giveaways, don’t forget your own.
motivational skills? What strategies do you use to
motivate your team? The hiring manager is looking for
If you want to put your candidate at ease then keep a concrete example of your ability to motivate others.
smiling, keep an open posture and make sure you
seem receptive to their ideas.
4. LISTEN
5. TAKE NOTES
6. AT THE END OF THE
INTERVIEW, MAKE SURE THE
CANDIDATE KNOWS WHAT TO
EXPECT NEXT.