STUDENTJOB BLOG

Interviewing candidates is an art. You need to ask questions and strategize on the best candidates for your jobs. In the ideal world, all job positions would go to the most qualified people. However, there are many reasons why, as an interviewer, you may not get the right candidates. After all, you have a good job.
How can you take advantage of what you can do? How will their non-verbal cues help you know if they are qualified for the job or not? This article will give you the essential tips and tricks that tell you what employers look for in an interview.

Handshake


Lateness

One of the best ways to tell whether the candidate is an earnest worker is to check how they keep time. People who do not respect other people's times are not great to work with. You need a person who is a team player , at least 15 minutes early.
This shows that they respect their time and yours too. It is also an indicator that they are likely to work with the same keenness. Most interviewers will tell candidates that they are discount discount interviewees who are late. Therefore, candidates should play safe and start their journeys early. They should also call in case they are running late.
Then, you need to remember the days that were terrible for you. During those bad days, things happen. So, find out why the candidate is late before you discount them entirely.


Terrible style

Sure, it is nobody’s fault that they are broke out of college and looking for work. However, if the candidate does not show any indicators that they at least tried to dress appropriately for the interview, that should be considered. Having a limited budget does not mean being sloppy. You also will not need years of experience to notice careless individuals. A nice but inappropriate outfit, looking over relaxed, not making eye contact, being over familiar and paying too much attention to the interviewers may not be a sign of lethargy although it may show that they are not culturally fit for your corporate culture. It can be learnt with time. However wrinkled clothes, unkempt hair, dirty fingernails may indicate that the person cannot pay attention to details.


Not well prepared

Candidates are expected to take the time to prepare for an interview much like students who have their studies in the UK take the time to study for their exams or look for professional essay writing services. You should expect no less from your candidates even when writing their resumes. They should do their homework on the company’s history and other related information. If the candidate does not know anything about the company and they do not have a pen and paper to write all the things they learn about it, they may not be adequately prepared in the workplace as well.
A candidate who is well prepared and willing to work in certain positions will even have a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Ask them, “What do you love about my company? Tell me what you think we should improve in the company?” those who have answers to these questions are prepared for the job.

Handshake


What do they say about their previous employers?

Listen to how the candidate speaks about their previous job. It is true. Everyone has worked for at least one terrible boss. It is critical to note how people deal with and respond to challenges. Complaining about their previous jobs shows that they will blame others for all issues and are not willing to take the blame themselves. The last thing you want is to hire an employee with a “problem” mentality. Complaining is unprofessional.
The reasons they left their previous jobs
You need to consider their working history. Ask why they left their previous jobs. The candidates may not want to speak badly about their previous employers. The red signs are when they do not answer at all about their reasons for leaving. They may be covering something up. The same reason for each job is also a red flag. No one leaves tow jobs in a row for the same reasons.


References

Your candidate should give you all the necessary references. If you have been alarmed. They may provide their coworkers as references, but they should also include a reference of their previous supervisors. Remember to always follow your gut feeling as well as your professional opinion.

Share this article

Popular posts