Candidate Selection Criteria & Interviewer Tips

The job interview is one of the most important incidents in a company. The importance of the job is the same for the person holding the interview as well as the person who is appearing for the interview. If the person who is holding the interview does not conduct a proper interview, there are chances that they may not be able to identify and therefore hire the right person for the job. This article provides tips for the interviewer - the selection methods (i.e. criteria) on how to interview a job candidate and interviewing questions and answers.

How to interview a candidate?
One of the first things to do while holding an interview is to get a clear, better picture of what qualities and talents the profile requires as well the importance of each selection criteria -

Tasks before the interviewing process - Candidate's Selection

1. The job requirements
2. The resumes
3. The interview time
4. Candidates list
5. Confirm the timings

Tips on Interviewing Job Candidates - Selection Criteria

1. The professional past of the candidate
2. The technical aspects - professional skills
3. The balance
4. Initiator or a follower
5. The attitude
6. The answers
7. Body language
8. References
9. Documentation
10. The salary
11. The timeframe - i.e. Availability