We talk a lot about improving a candidate’s interviewing skills, but it’s time we address the interviewer’s tactics as well. Knowing how to conduct an interview that will accurately assess a candidate’s potential at your company is essential in the hiring process. How do the questions you ask determine whether a potential employee will deliver results and succeed in the job.

"Interviewing is like ‘speed dating’ – you have a short period of time to get to know someone and decide if you want to meet again, and maybe ultimately have a relationship with him or her. Only this relationship, if it gets to a job offer or appointment, will be a professional one."

The Art of Interviewing and How to Avoid Interview Seduction Author: Paul Simm

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