The Interview from Both sides

You may have heard from experts, including us that the Pre-Hire Interview statistically is one of the poorest assessments of potential employee success. It is, however, one of the most entrenched cornerstones of the hiring process. Take a few moments and look at how we may benefit more from it, also take a look from the other side.
 

Employers:
You've looked and hundreds of resumes you have selected the most qualified to interview. It is crucial that you gain as much insight as possible at the interview. 

Recommendations

• Don't have a preconceived notion of what your ideal candidate will be like, keep an open mind.
• Start on-time and limit your interview to 45 minutes
• Don't do all the talking, this is your single opportunity to assess the candidate.
• Have predetermined questions designed to assess Attitude, Skills, Motivation and Initiative.
• Make sure you are the right person to do the interview if others will be involved try to have them available.
• Be ready to make a decision, especially on great candidates; expedite the hiring process or understand you will likely lose them.
• Afterward, immediately record you views, contact your recruiter and brief them.

Candidates:

An interview is a "conversation with a purpose" and your purpose is to convince the prospective employer that you can do the job better than any other candidate. The interviewer has one mission; find employees who can help add profit to the company.

Recommendations

• Be thoroughly prepared, research the company, industry and interview tips. Get good directions before hand.
• Answer truthfully, stay on-topic and don't be afraid to ask the important questions.
• Understand that the person interviewing can not afford to let personal feelings influence him or her. Their job depends on hiring the right people, it is up to you to prove - You are the right person.
• Take several additional copies of your resume.