1. How Hiring
Managers Can
Interview
Like a Pro
Simple Steps to Insure the
Best Outcome for Everyone

2. Why Interviews Matter
● Can set the tone for
your working
relationship
● Attract or deter
quality hires
● Help to find the
right hire
● Because everyone
deserves it

3. Inviting the Interviewees

4. Have Your Times Ready
Have options in your calendar blocked.

5. Making the Call
● Introduce yourself.
● State your intent
(and the position).
● Make the invite.
● Inform them of how
things will progress.

6. Confirm with Email
Take the lead. Cover the details.

7. Be Prepared

8. Have Questions Ready
Pros prepare.

9. Tips on Asking Questions
● Be familiar with questions you’re going to
ask
● Be consistent with questions used
o Use behavioral-based questions
o HR has created and sent these out
o Be fair and protect your company
● Know what answers you’re looking
for, but also be open to new ideas.

10. Review Their Resume
Ahead of Time

11. Give Yourself Enough
Time for the Interview
Respect their time and the process.

12. Inform Your Staff
● Let them know
what day you’ll be
interviewing.
● Tell them who is
coming and when.
● Make sure they
respect the time.
I have
10 interviews today.
?!?!

13. Be Prepared to Answer
Questions Yourself
Both sides are interviewing each other.

14. It Takes Two
Coordinate with another Manager/Supervisor.

15. It’s Happening!
On the BIG Day

16. Dress to Impress
Wear Professional Attire.

17. Remind the Front
People Get Busy.

18. Greet Them Professionally
Make a Great First Impression.

19. Give Undivided Attention
● Minimize
everything on
computer (or do
Sleep Mode)
● DND your phone
● Silence your cell
● Close your door
(can even put a
paper sign on it)

20. Conducting the Interview

21. Start Socially
Put people at ease.

22. Be Professionally
Approachable
Words. Attitude. Body language.

23. Conversation vs.
Interrogation
Interviews are two-way streets.

24. Ask Follow Up Questions
Dig into the details. Check your assumptions.

25. Describe the Next Steps
Let them know how the process works.

26. Shocking Mistakes
You Need To Avoid5

27. Talking Too Much
Ask a Question. Then Listen.

28. Accepting General Answers
Don’t Settle for Stock Responses.

29. Using Memory vs. Notes
The brain is for process, not storage.
Write their answers down.

30. Not Knowing Legal Limits
Direct questions about family, marital status,
age, religious or political affiliation are not
permitted within the employment interview.

31. A Few Questions to Avoid
● Are you married?
● Are you divorced?
● How old are you?
● Do you have any children or
intend to have children?
● What are your daycare plans?
● Do you own or rent a home?
● Do you have any debts?
● Do you suffer from any illnesses
or disabilities?

32. Blinded by Personal
Preferences
We’re all susceptible.

33. After the offer.
Post Interview

34. Provide Closure
● Be a stand up pro.
● Call or email all
candidates
interviewed.
● Thank them for
their time, and let
them know they
haven’t been
chosen.

35. Now You’re A
PRO!
Knock ‘em Dead, Tiger!