4. Use Behavioral Interviewing
Behavioral interviewing is based on the idea that the best predictor of future work performance is in past performance. This method of interviewing has been found to be extremely effective by hiring managers because it focuses on the candidate’s ability to do the job rather than his or her ability to get the job. In the behavioral interview, the interviewer asks the candidate to recall specific examples from his or her past work experience. After the candidate provides an answer, the interviewer asks the candidate to detail the specific steps or actions they took and the corresponding results.
It takes time to develop the necessary skills to ask the appropriate questions and follow up with probing questions. You ...
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