Conducting Interviews: Asking the Right Questions

What is the purpose of a job interview?

• To evaluate the candidate applying for the job.
• To determine whether the candidate is qualified for the position.
• To determine whether the candidate is a good fit for the organization.

What are the different techniques an interviewer can use to get information about the candidate?

• The traditional interviewing technique, which involves asking relatively straightforward questions about the candidate's background.
• The situational interviewing technique, which involves asking how the candidate responds to a typical situation.
• The case interviewing technique, which involves asking how the candidate would respond to a detailed hypothetical situation.
• The behavioral interviewing technique, which involves asking the candidate for examples from his past that demonstrate a specific skill.

Overview/Description

Most organizations rely on the job interview as the primary tool for selecting which employees to hire. This impact explores how to use four common interview questioning techniques.

Target Audience

All levels of individuals in HR responsible for interviewing and hiring candidates.