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INTERVIEWING BEST PRACTICES

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

 Do your homework on the candidate

 Have a clear understanding of the qualities that are needed for the position

 Be prepared with your “Why Piedmont” statement

 Communicate with your interview team to ensure a consistent experience

throughout the process

INTERVIEW DO’S AND DON’TS

DO:

 Understand a little bit about who you’re interviewing first

 Confirm the details of the interview with the person you’re interviewing

including date and time

 Method of communication (Skype, phone call, etc.)

 Approximate length of interview

 Allow the person you’re interviewing to talk to engage in conversation

 Don’t interrupt

 Listen! Be engaged in the interview - not just a person who reads the

questions aloud.

 Take notes

 Say thank you

DON’T:

 Ask a yes or no question

 Ask more than one question at a time

 Forget to be present with the person you’re interviewing

 Rely too much on research or notes, as it takes away from your active listening

QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR

 Eye Contact

 Good Posture

 Confident Speech

 Preparedness

 Punctuality