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How to Conduct Job Interviews When You’ve Never Done It Before

Harvard Business

If you’ve never interviewed someone before and are now tasked with doing so, don’t worry. Like any other skill, you can master “job interviewing” with practice.

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Top Job Interview Myths

Management Consulted

Job interview myths abound. When preparing for an interview, being aware of these myths can increase a candidate’s chances of doing well in the interview and landing the role. The post Top Job Interview Myths appeared first on Management Consulted.

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Choosing Between a Structured or Conversational Interview

Harvard Business

Two approaches to conducting interviews — structured and conversational — can yield different insights about a candidate. Here’s what each interview method can reveal about a candidate and when you might want to use them. It’s critical to avoid the financial burden of making a wrong hire.

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How to Make Job Interviews More Accessible

Harvard Business

Designing an inclusive interview process for disabled people and people with different learning styles both widens the talent pool and creates a more equitable workplace.

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Fit to Role: Aligning Skills and Job Requirements for Optimal Performance

Effective Managers

Employees are less likely to leave a position where they feel competent and valued, leading to lower recruitment and training costs. Skill Assessments and Interviews : Utilize skill assessments and structured interviews to evaluate the capabilities of potential and current employees.

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How to Interview a Candidate You Don’t Immediately Click With

Harvard Business

It’s often easier for interviewers to connect with candidates who have similar backgrounds, pedigrees, credentials, or perspectives. As organizations experiment with new ways to attract and retain underrepresented talent, the job interview dynamic merits further attention.

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What’s Your Interviewing Style?

Harvard Business

A conversation with author Anna Papalia on a new way to approach interviews.