Tool 9 Interview Tips Sheet Tool overview Use

Tool #9: Interview Tips Sheet Tool overview: Use the Interview Tips Sheet to build your interviewing confidence and prepare yourself to confront any difficulties during the interview. Review the five challenge personalities below and then proceed to the next page for tips on how to keep the interview fair and structured. Time required: 5 minutes The blank mind The negative-minded If a candidate cannot think of a specific experience, ask a different question probing the same competency If a candidate continually bad-mouths a peer, redirect them with questions about what positive steps they took The chatterbox The less-than-forthright If a candidate begins to “hijack” the interview, ask them to save questions until the end of the interview If you suspect a candidate is lying or exaggerating about a past experience, probe for more precise details The BBI sceptic If the candidate is unsure about why you are asking a BBI question, note that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior and that you are trying to figure out if he or she would be a good fit for the position When conducting an interview, remember to… …keep it natural Keep interviews conversational- be willing to rearrange question order Allow for silence- do not rush to fill pauses in the conversation …keep it about the candidate Follow the 80/20 rule: the candidate should speak 80% of the time, the interviewer 20% Avoid offering personal opinions about candidates’ answers or the interview …keep it impartial Avoid leading questions- do not indicate a correct answer in the question © 2019 Advisory Board • All rights reserved Cover the same skills and competencies with all candidates 1 advisory. com