Human Resources Kit For Dummies, 4th Edition

Chapter 8

Maximizing the Interviewing Process

IN THIS CHAPTER

Looking at the basics and potential pitfalls of interviewing

Preparing for an interview

Beginning the interview

Knowing the right questions to ask — and avoid

Asking hard-hitting questions (and interpreting the answers)

Ending the interview gracefully

Interviewing is an important step in the employee selection process. If done effectively, the interview enables the employer to determine whether an applicant’s skills, experience, and personality meet the job’s requirements. By the time a candidate is brought in for an interview, the organization should be relatively confident about the candidate’s ability to succeed in the position, and the interview can increase the level of confidence.

The interview’s function is to confirm two important things, both for the organization and for the candidate:

• Can the candidate successfully ...