Hiring manager tips

Our talent consultants spend a lot of their day interviewing marketers in person, face-to-face, on video calls and over the phone. They're the experts when it comes to giving out advice on how to be a great interviewer.

 

With all this interview practice we have some top tips of things we’ve noticed over the years to make sure you get the most of our interviewing candidates as well.

Interview facts

  • A decision is usually made within the first 10 mins and then the rest of the time is spent justifying the decision.


  • Interviewers use the “I like you, if you’re like me” approach irrespective of the role.


  • The more the interviewer talks, the more favourably the candidates are evaluated.


  • Research shows that interviewers are more influenced by negatives than positives.


  • The most successful interviews are structured. Make sure to prepare questions and the format for the interview, especially if there will be someone else interviewing candidates with you, you should both know how to run the interview.

Our top interviewer tips

  • Interviews are a great PR tool – use them wisely. It's not just about the candidate trying to get the role, you also need to let them know why they'd want to join the business.


  • Be prepared (read their CV) – and be on time! It's good manners and respectful. You want to create a good impression with the candidate from the start, it all impacts how they will feel about the interview.


  • Make sure to welcome them by introducing yourself, your role, where you sit in the business and how long you've been there.


  • Set an agenda and timeframe - you can even provide this to the candidate beforehand if there is anything you'd like them to specifically prepare.


  • The candidate should ‘feel’ superior, let them talk, listen to their answers, ask questions.


  • Keep the interview flowing – ask open and delving questions.


  • Consider the competencies required and prepare open ended questions that will get you the answers you need to decide if they're right for the role.


  • Remember your self-presentation too – this counts! You're representing the business after all.


  • Follow up – EVEN if they are not right, manners are important and keeping candidates waiting to find out if they did or didn't get the job isn't good behaviour or fair.

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