Manage Time and Distractions When Interviewing People
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
The LinkedIn post said, “Time management is essential for keeping an interview on track. You should allocate enough time for each question and topic, and monitor the progress of the interview. You should also avoid or minimize distractions, such as interruptions, noise, or technical issues, that can disrupt the flow of the interview. If a distraction occurs, you should acknowledge it, resolve it, and resume the interview as soon as possible. You should also avoid or redirect any tangents or digressions that can take the interview off track. You can do this by politely bringing the conversation back to the main topic, or by noting the tangent and promising to return to it later.”
I commented:
“One of the things that hiring managers miss is how to use their screener more effectively. We already know that job descriptions are not completely accurate. Take the time to brief them on what the job is and isn’t, what’s important to you in the person you hire, and how to screen for it. Have them tell the person about the job and then ask, “Have I scared you off yet?” Some won’t be interested in your job and will never get on your calendar. That is a huge time saving for you and for the screener, making them more valuable than asking questions like, “Have you done this? Have you done that?”
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