Interview Skills: Find the best person for the job

There are plenty of tips for job seekers on how to behave in an interview, but what’s the secret to successfully conducting one? Robert Half has prepared a guide to successfully conducting an interview.

Using the right interview techniques can help employers identify a candidate that is not only technically competent, but a good fit for the company culture as well, according to Nina Mapson Bone, director, Robert Half Parramatta.

“Successfully conducting interviews is something that requires just as much preparation as if you were on the other side of the interview desk,” says Mapson Bone. “It’s important to ask the right questions of candidates in order to properly evaluate them.”

With that in mind, here are some recommendations from Robert Half to help interviewers conduct a successful job interview.

Prior to interviewing any candidates, employers should undertake a skills audit so they know exactly what qualifications they require in a candidate. You can then match these skills with those listed on the candidate’s resume and filter applications accordingly. Also, understand your role in the interview process and ensure you thoroughly prepare in advance by formatting specific questions relevant to each candidate.

Interviews can be nerve wracking at the best of times so put your candidate at ease from the start by commencing the interview with a proper introduction. Even if you have spoken before, it’s important to re-introduce yourself and state your position within the company.