3 separate interviews on the same day at BL Twitter Facebook Messenger Email Buffer WhatsApp Copy Link Interviews are the pillars of recruiting. They influence your hiring decisions more than any other hiring phase. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers to help you set up an effective interview process: Organizing an interview What are the typical steps in the interview process? How do I set up an interview? Who should be involved in the interview process? Who should handle interview scheduling, the hiring manager or HR? Interview types What are the different types of interviews? What is a structured interview? What is an unstructured interview? What is a semi-structured interview? What is a behavioral interview? What is a situational interview? What is a phone screen interview? What is a screening interview? Conducting an interview How do I start off an interview? How do I end an interview? Evaluating interviewees How do I rate job interview candidates? How do I give interview feedback? How do I assess cultural fit when interviewing candidates? What are some warning signs when interviewing candidates? How do I interview candidates with no experience? What should I consider when interviewing candidates with disabilities? Improving the interview process When should I train interviewers on the hiring process? How do I improve my interview skills? What are the best video interviewing tools? How do I improve my phone screen interview skills? How can I make the interview process more efficient? Interview questions What are different questions to ask in a first vs. second interview? What are different questions to ask in a second vs. third interview? What are different questions to ask in a phone vs. in person interview? How should I ask job candidates about their salary expectations? How do I avoid asking illegal questions? Organizing an interview What are the typical steps in the interview process ? First, prepare for the interview process. Here’s a list of actions to help you plan: Decide what skills you want candidates to have. Select interview questions to assess must-have skills. Determine how you will score candidates’ answers (e.g. ‘poor’ to ‘excellent’) Ensure you talk about job duties, benefits, company strategy and mission. Then, use an interview checklist to prepare thoroughly for your meetings with candidates. When candidates arrive, use these common steps to guide the interview process: Welcome candidates and make them feel at ease. Introduce yourself and fellow interviewers. Begin with basic interview questions (e.g. “Why are you interested in this position?”) and continue with more involved ones (e.g. “Tell me about a time when you had to face an irate customer.”) Discuss the role and answer candidates’ questions. Pitch your company by describing its values, benefits and why the candidate should consider working for you. Give candidates a tour of your workplace or introduce them to your team, if appropriate.