Interviewing Candidates
There is no one way to do it, no best way to do it. Everyone has a different approach, however having a template surely helps.
Prerequisite
Always have the following checklist prepared before the interview:
- [ ] Candidate's resume
- [ ] Position/Role they are applying for
- [ ] Job description
- [ ] Question(s) you're going to ask
- [ ] Backup question - in case the candidate has seen that question in past or the given question is solved too soon
- [ ] Rubric they'll be evaluated against
Tips
- Make sure you look at the prerequisites
- Keep a copy of the interview template in an new editable document for you to take notes during an interview
- Block 15 mins of time just before the interview start to have everything set up
- Block 15 mins to time right after the interview for writing feedback, while everything is still fresh in your mind.